The Old Cock Inn is a delightful pub & restaurant in the heart of Harpenden, offering guests the added benefit of six boutique bedrooms. We have a stylish and cosy restaurant, a relaxed and informal bar area with a roaring log fire for the colder months, and our lovely terrace garden at the back. We’re what you might call a ‘proper pub’ serving a selection of real ales and craft beers, alongside an extensive wine, gin and spirit list.
Your role as Sous Chef:
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Work closely with your head chef to effectively control stock and food GP, and identify opportunities to maximise profitability
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Responsible for all food production ensuring that food is prepared to an exemplary standard
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Overall accountability for hygiene and health and safety within the kitchen
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Ensuring all team members are fully trained and aware of how food is stored, rotated and disposed of and monitoring their adherence
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To ensure that food and labour costs are effectively managed in order to achieve a strong food margin and labour within budget
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Responsible for the recruitment, training, coaching and development of the kitchen team to ensure the delivery of excellent food quality and guest satisfaction
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To train and coach the front of house team to ensure that they have a good knowledge of all menu items to so that our guest service is of the highest standards
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Ensure that company policies and procedures are followed by checking Food Safety and Health & Safety daily and Business Due Diligence on a weekly basis
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Complete daily and weekly stock checks and ensure that all invoices are processed daily and accounted for
What we are looking for:
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Min 18 months as Sous Chef with a background in a busy food operation and passion for food quality
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The ability to deliver to excellent standards in a fast paced and pressurised environment
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Leadership qualities including motivating your team through holding regular and engaging team meetings and briefs
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A role model and a vision to inspire the kitchen team
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Have a desire to develop your career with a well known and expanding company
We will offer you a great package:
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£34,000 - £38,000
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28 days holiday
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Company Pension scheme
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Retail and beer discounts
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Fun culture surrounded by a supportive team
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50% off food on shift
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Refer a friend Bonus
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Employee Assistance programme
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Benefits portal
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Career development programme
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30% dining discount of all managed houses
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Great working environment and great prospects!
