Sous Chef

Full Time
£20,000
Maidstone
Adrian
CC0125
Our client a 3* Hotel (part of National Chain) requires you now ...junior sous can apply also for an immediate start, great company, excellent atmosphere and a new kitchen & management to boot! ..APPLY NOW..

Main Responsibilities:

When ordering in the absence of the Head Chef all orders should be written down in order book clearly and within the requirements of the business maintaining stock levels at all times.

When receiving deliveries they must be checked off against the order book and used within the sell by date.

When new produce arrives it is mandatory that old stock is placed at the front and new stock at the back in line with stock rotation.

With budgets in place, these must be adhered to and with your role as second in charge, you must help to achieve:  a) 70% GP  b) the control of food so there is minimal waste c) push the kitchen and restaurant forward to help achieve budget each month.

Aim to achieve an AA Rosette for the Garden Restaurant and assist in menu costing and construction of new menus

Always be punctual and well presented in the correct uniform and to be fully aware of Health and Safety and Health and Hygiene procedures

To work as part of the team as well as on your own initiative

To adhere to cleaning and monitoring of temperature procedures that are put into place

Be polite to staff and customers when in and around the hotel

Make sure that your work area is cleaned down, equipment is turned off and all orders are placed before leaving the kitchen at the end of your shift