Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen, Elevate Service & Training

Fairmont

Knutsford

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 38,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on dining

Hotel discounts

Colleague restaurant

Training & development

Pension plan

28 days holiday

Service awards

Friends & family rates

Job summary

Fairmont Cheshire in Knutsford is seeking an experienced kitchen professional to coordinate functions across the Club Lounge Kitchen and support the Executive Sous Chef and Head Chef in delivering high-quality production and presentation.

You will actively participate in cost control, standard setting, and staff development, deputise in leadership absences, and ensure exceptional room service quality and guest satisfaction across all outlets.

Qualifications

Proven experience in a similar role
Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language

Responsibilities

Coordinate functions and activities throughout the Club Lounge Kitchen.
Assist the Executive Sous Chef and Head Chef in quality levels of production and presentation.
Work actively in cost control and implementing standards
Assist in people related matters
Carry out departmental training
Deputise the Executive Sous Chef and Head Chef in their absence
Control all aspects of food outlets in the Executive Sous and Head Chef's absence
Promote health & hygiene matters
Ensure room service is of the best quality, temperature and service
Carry out daily work to exceed guest expectations
Ensure smooth running of day-to-day operations in the kitchen
Strive to deliver highest quality of food and service
Adhere to legal requirements, regulations and guidelines
Conduct departmental orientation for all new team members