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Reference
Hotel
Coworth Park
Division & Department
Food & Beverage Kitchen
Job Title
Junior Sous Chef The Barn
Contract Type
Permanent
Status
Full time
Position Overview
Join us as aJunior Sous Chef at Coworth Park Hotel recently recognised as one of The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for in 2024. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA reflected in our values of passion personality respect working together and creativity. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success.
Working with the highest quality British Countryside cuisine you are to ensure the preparation and cooking of high quality food to meet and exceed the hotel standards and guest expectations.
What youll get
- Complimentary nights with breakfast within Dorchester Collection
- 50% F&B discount at selected restaurants at The Dorchester and Coworth Park
- Employee Introductory Scheme 1000
- Team members awards and incentives schemes
- Contributory pension scheme entitlement from date of commencement
- Life assurance cover for all team members
- Uniform laundered complimentarily
- Complimentary meals whilst on duty at our team members restaurants
- Complimentary Internet at allocated computers in team areas
- Interest free Season Ticket Loan & Cycle to work Scheme
- Occupational Health including subsidised massage treatments and health clinics
- Complimentary Eye Test for VDU users
What youll do
- Act as a deputy to the Sous Chef supervising all activities across the kitchen including food preparations kitchen and storeroom areas.
- Lead coordinate and motivate the team.
- Have strong knowledge of all sections to support and train the team to actively encourage promotion and growth.
- Ensure daily food preparation meets recipe and specification index i.e. size quantity and quality.
- Sample smell and observe food to ensure conformance to recipes and standards.
- Maintain food quality control. Ensures proper food rotation which will eliminate spoilage and waste.
- Participate in menu planning and food production to control food costs.
- Communicate with and assists backofthehouse personnel to maintain efficient food production.
- Conduct daily food line inspections to ensure quality is maintained.
- Assist in hiring training and evaluating the team.
- Inventory and purchase of food items kitchen supplies and equipment.
- Inform the frontofthehouse personnel of menu changes specials and shortages.
- Responsible for maintaining budgeted food and recipe costs.
What youll bring
- NVQ Level 2&3
- COSHH
- Extensive experience as a Chef De Cuisine or Sous Chef in a 5 star establishment
- Good understanding of food hygiene and safety
- Good computer skills to include word excel email inventory control systems and POS
- Michelin Star or AA Rosette experience desired
- Understanding of hospitality industry and legislation e.g. Health and Safety licensing employment law
- Experience of menu development ordering systems and costing process
Team leader and excellent communicator - Management experience
- The right to work in the United Kingdom
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you require any accommodations during the application process please contact the People & Culture team at
Job Location
United Kingdom
Location
Blacknest Rd Sunningdale SL5 7SEAscot
Required Experience:
Junior IC