Sous Chef
Location: The Crown and Crossed Swords, Shotley Bridge, Consett, County Durham.
Hours: Full time - 45 hours per week, including weekends and some bank holidays. This is subject to flexibility and changing demands of the business. The kitchen currently operates Wednesday to Sunday.
Reporting to: Head Chef
Responsible for: Commis Chef and Kitchen Porters
We are looking for a Sous Chef to join the Kitchen Team, to ensure all food is cooked and presented to a high-quality standard and that the kitchen operates in a safe, hygienic and efficient manner. It is essential that the applicant has the ability to lead and control the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef. The ability to commute independently is also essential.
Key responsibilities :
· Understand the gross profit targets within the kitchen and aim to achieve them through portion and wastage control
· Monitor the quality of goods delivered and ensure correct stock rotation adhered to
· Be able to work as a team member and communicate effectively at all levels
· Willingly attend job chats with senior team members
· Participate in organised training sessions within the business and own department
· Display a positive “can do attitude” to kitchen colleagues and the front of house team
· Be flexible and adaptable, being prepared to work additional hours and adapt to business demands
· Train, coach and aid the development of junior chefs and kitchen porters
· Monitor the quality and presentation of all food served to ensure that it is up to our standards
· Enhance customer experiences by responding positively to special requests and specific dietary requirements
· Plan and place orders to selected food suppliers on a daily and weekly basis to ensure stock availability
· Follow prepared job lists from the previous shift
· Complete opening and closing checks, and ensure kitchen hygiene and food storage standards are adhered to
· Be able to meet deadlines and work calmly under pressure, undertake any tasks when requested by a senior member of the team
· Be creative to help with suggestions on new menus and dish ideas
Pay: £24,900.00-£31,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
