Senior Sous Chef

Job Title: Senior Sous Chef

Salary:£39,000 - £42,500 depending on experience

Benefits: Free meals, excellent pension scheme, paid overtime, healthcare cash plan, physiotherapy,

Purpose:
Support the Head Chef in food preparation and service, ensuring the highest standards at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead shifts and supervise staff in the absence of the Sous Chef, maintaining top-quality service for Fellows, College guests, students, and staff.
• Deputise for the Head Chef when needed.
• Assist in supervising the Sous Chefs and manage kitchen resources efficiently, minimizing costs and energy usage.
• Follow Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef to compile and submit food orders, ensuring proper stock rotation.

Food Preparation & Menu Planning:

• Assist with planning and developing cyclic menus.
• Contribute to the creation of signature dishes for functions.
• Promote the use of fresh produce and ensure dishes meet agreed recipes.

Food Service:

• Ensure excellent customer satisfaction in food preparation and service.
• Oversee food service areas, ensuring proper staffing, preparation, and presentation.
• Brief food service staff on menu content and allergens before service.
• Conduct regular checks during meals for availability, cleanliness, and presentation.

Staff Development:

• Work with the Head Chef to develop training plans for kitchen staff.
• Provide on-the-job training and develop staff to competition standards.

Other Duties:

• Support staff induction and complete progress reviews during probation.
• Record staff sickness and conduct appraisals as directed by the Head Chef.
• Assist with other duties as required by the Director of Hospitality and Head Chef.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 2 & 3 in Professional Cookery
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Training in HACCP and COSHH

Skills & Experience:

• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Minimum 3 years in a similar role with HACCP knowledge.
• Experience in a College environment (desirable).

Personal Attributes:

• Friendly, cooperative, and approachable.
• Responsible, trustworthy, and a team player.
• Flexible and able to adapt to change.

Conditions:

• Must be able to work weekends and overtime as required.

If you are ready to take the next step in your culinary career as a Senior Sous Chef, we invite you to apply and join our dynamic team!