Sous Chef - 40 hours per week

Genting Casinos UK Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading leisure destination in Birmingham is seeking a hardworking Sous Chef to manage kitchen operations and maintain quality standards. The ideal candidate will have experience at the Chef de Partie level, strength in team management, and the ability to handle emergency kitchen situations efficiently. This full-time role requires flexibility in working hours and offers various employee benefits.

Benefits

Online Discount portal

Flexible benefits

Life Cover

Discounted on-site gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience at Chef de Partie level or above.
• Excellent record of kitchen and staff management.
• Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure kitchen operations meet quality standards.
• Manage menu development for variety and quality.
• Comply with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Understanding of cooking methods

Kitchen management skills

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of culinary trends

Flexibility in working hours

Job description

Overview

We are currently looking for a hardworking Sous Chef to join our team with Resorts World Casino on a full time basis, working 40 hours per week.

Key competencies and duties include:

• Ensuring that the kitchen operates in a timely manner that meets our quality standards.
• Menu development ensuring the variety and quality of servings.
• To keep up to date and comply with Health & Safety and Hygiene regulations and Company Health & Safety policy including COSHH and food handling procedures.
• Stock control
• People management of the kitchen team
• Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation.

Skills & Experience required:

• Previous experience at Chef de Partie level or above
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Excellent record of kitchen and staff management
• Be able to work in a pressured environment
• Up to date with culinary trends and optimised kitchen processes
• Familiar with industry’s best practices.
• Team player with a flexible and professional attitude and able to converse well with others
• Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions.
• Flexibility towards working hours – night shifts will be required

What we can offer:

• Online Discount portal
• A range of “flexible benefits” you can pick and choose from such as: extra holiday purchase, dental insurance, Company funded Health Cash Plan, critical illness cover and travel insurance.
• Life Cover
• Numerous discounts across Resorts World Birmingham and the NEC Campus
• Discounts across the wider Genting UK brand
• Discounted on-site gym membership
• Discounted bus and rail passes with National Express
• Pension
• Uniform provided
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking
• Staff discount at Genting Hotel, Santai Spa, Sky Bar & Restaurant, World Bar, Sports Bar, Vortex.

As we love to have fun, we run a number of Company funded engagement events for our people to get involved in each year.

We also continually looks at ways to reward and engage our employees through things like Lifestyle Vouchers, long service awards, team incentives and social fund, annual company Christmas present and Career progression through our online learning portal Genting Academy.

*subject to eligibility

Resorts World is a leisure destination owned by Genting UK Ltd. Genting owns and operates many exciting brands within the centre, including Resorts World Casino, Santai Spa, Genting Hotel, Sky Bar & Restaurant, Vortex Gaming family arcade, The World Bar, The Sports Bar and a thriving meeting and events business. Located opposite the Resorts World Arena and the NEC, Resorts World is part of a busy campus that attracts millions of consumers every year to a diverse range of concerts, exhibitions and events. A vibrant destination with a beautiful lakeside location, it offers a fun and fast-paced working environment.

As an inclusive and diverse employer, we celebrate individuality and value the contribution that each person brings to our workplace. We continue to gain an understanding of the needs and requirements of our customers, colleagues and prospects and actively embrace and accommodate these. If you require any support in relation to your interview, such as guidance, advice or any adjustments, please contact us.