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Sous Chef – Golf Club – Leatherhead

Our client, a beautiful golf club in Leatherhead, Surrey are currently looking to recruit their Sous Chef.

The role
In the clubhouse they cater for breakfast, lunch, snacks and society dinners. As well as this a key feature of the business is the function trade which ranges from wedding receptions through to conferences for up to 150 as well as Sunday lunches. You will be working with the Head Chef, overseeing a further 2 chefs and managing the kitchen in the head chefs absence. As the Sous Chef you will be responsible for preparing and cooking from fresh produce, assisting with menus, training and leading the team, food safety, stock control and ordering.

Candidate Requirements
– applicants should preferably have function catering experience.
– excellent organizational and communication skills will be needed to assist in the running of the kitchens as well as ensuring health and safety standards are met.
-You must possess the skills and experience to be in charge of the kitchen operations when the Head Chef is absent.

Hours of Work
This Sous Chef role offers the advantage of being predominantly daytime hours, evening shifts are occasional dependant on functions. Working 5 days out of 7, 40 to 45 hours a week.

Benefits
*Competitive salary – up to 30K
*Local accommodation can be provided if needed, as part of the salary package
*Share of gratuities
*Free meals on duty
*Paid breaks
*Increased annual leave through length of service
*Free golf
*Guaranteed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day off
*Life insurance
*Support, training and development to improve your competency and skills in the role and to aid towards progression opportunities in the future

If you are a Sous Chef looking for a fantastic opportunity offering a great work life balance and excellent benefits please apply now.

Scattergood’s are acting as an agency on behalf of this vacancy. In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. For this position, and other live vacancies, please visit our website www.scattergoods.co.uk

Sous Chef – Golf Club – Woking

Our client, a busy Golf Club based near Woking, Surrey is currently looking to recruit a talented Sous Chef who is looking to forward their career and be part of a strong team to assist in a busy clubhouse.

Sous Chef Main responsibilities to include:-
*Deputising the head chef in his absence
*Up-keeping quality controls and standards throughout the kitchen
*Maintaining a high standard of food hygiene and health & safety
*Supervising kitchen staff
*Stock Control
*Menu Planning and Development
*Preparing and cooking a wide variety of fresh foods for a busy bar open to the public and function room for private parties and golf societies.

As the Sous Chef you will have:
-NVQ level 1 & 2 or equivalent preferred but not essential
-Valid food safety certificate
-Experience in Events/ Weddings.
-Experience within a similar role.

This Sous Chef position will require you to work 5 days out of 7, straight shifts including evenings and weekends.

This Position offers excellent benefits including:
*Free Gym membership
*Free Golf
*Discount in the pro-shop
*Staff meals on duty
*Company pension scheme

If you are looking for a new opportunity which offers a work life balance plus excellent benefits, please apply now.

Scattergood’s are acting as an agency on behalf of this vacancy. In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. For this position, and other live vacancies, please visit our website www.scattergoods.co.uk

Deputy General Manager – Leisure Operation – NR Weybridge

Our Client, a fantastic leisure facility based in north Surrey, with a busy onsite restaurant and extensive conference and banqueting facilities, are looking to recruit a Deputy General Manager to assist the General Manager in all undertakings concerned with the delivery of the company expectations.

Deputy General Manager Responsibilities include:
-Taking control on all aspects of the business in the absence of the General Manager
-Ensure that senior management are aware of any matters requiring their attention
-Ensure payroll is in line with payroll to sales budget and monitored daily
-Chair weekly/ monthly management meetings with clear agenda, note taking and ensure actions points are delivered by the management team
-Provide full operational support to the business, while making sure the management and staff provide a consistent high standard of customer service
– Implement standard operating procedures under GM approval across all front of house operations to ensure company standards are adhered to.
-Maximize on revenue techniques and opportunities to demonstrate and improve financial bearings
– Chair monthly staff meeting with relevant business news for the team, group training and reward the staff that have been over-proficient

The right Deputy General Manager will have:
-At least two years’ experience in a head of department management position
-A friendly attitude towards colleagues and customers
-Strong communication skills
-A love of food & beverages and knowledge of current trends
-Flexible approach to work and working hours
-Ability to use resources and finances appropriately
-Staff training and motivation

This Deputy General Manager position offers:
-An excellent salary
-Tips
-Annual Bonus scheme
+ much more!

If you are a manager within Catering looking for a new opportunity then this Deputy General Manager role could be the perfect role for you.

Scattergood’s are acting as an agency on behalf of this vacancy. In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. For this position, and other live vacancies, please visit our website www.scattergoods.co.uk

Senior Sous Chef – Country Hotel & Club – Nr Leatherhead

Our client a leading Country Hotel & Members Club, located near Leatherhead, Surrey, currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Sous Chef to work in their team.

They produce rustic, Mediterranean-style dishes which skilfully showcase the very best seasonal produce. The Head chef is passionate about locally sourced, fresh ingredients which, where possible, are obtained from the onsite kitchen garden as well as from nearby suppliers.

Key Areas of Responsibility:
The Senior Sous Chef will assist the Head Chef in the preparation and service of food, ensuring that the highest standards of quality and hygiene are maintained at all times. The Senior Sous Chef will deputise when the Head Chef is absent and will also have responsibility for the training of all new employees.

Senior Sous Chef responsibilities:
* Responsible for the production of food within the designated section, supervising junior chefs and checking all dishes before they are sent to ensure they meet the required standards
* Have full knowledge of all menus and of their recipes and quantities of ingredients
* Ensure correct stock control procedures are adhered to in the kitchen, including the appropriate storage, rotation and retention of stock and inform the Head Chef of any irregularities
* Assist the Head Chef in ordering food items for the kitchen
* Purchase perishables from nominated suppliers and provide regular price comparisons between suppliers to the Head Chef
* Ensure the effective use of utilities and equipment within the kitchen, reporting any maintenance issues to the Head Chef at the earlier opportunity
* Actively communicate with the Front of House team to ensure a smooth and efficient service
* Perform inventories as and when required
* Prepare all employee rotas and complete weekly timesheets as required
* Ensure an emphasis in cost control in the kitchen, ensuring stock consumption is managed and wastage is kept to a minimum

Qualifications:
-Formal catering qualifications required i.e. City & Guilds or equivalent

Knowledge & Skills:
-Knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation, food & hygiene regulations and COSHH & HACCP

Characteristics:
-Smart and presentable
-Good communicator – verbal and written.
-Confident in dealing with people and Managers of departments.
-Overall an inspiring and naturally positive individual.

Benefits:
In addition to a competitive reward, they are committed to investing heavily in your development and helping you grow a long-term career.

As a member of the team you can expect to receive:
*Competitive salary
*Personal development support
*Wide range of recognised qualifications and development opportunities
*Discounted rates on Food & Beverage
*Meals on duty for some positions
*28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), rising by 1 day each year for 5 years
*Employee Assistance Programme
*Pension
*Long Service Awards
*Earn up to £1000 for recommend a friend scheme
*Cycle to work scheme
*Uniforms
*Free parking
*And other local benefits

If you are looking for a Senior Sous Chef role where you can cook with the best ingredients and receive excellent benefits then this is the role for you.

Scattergood’s are acting as an agency on behalf of this vacancy. In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. For this position, and other live vacancies, please visit our website www.scattergoods.co.uk

Head Chef – Golf & Leisure Venue – Nr Weybridge

Our Client, a fantastic golf & leisure facility based in north Surrey, with a busy onsite restaurant and extensive conference and banqueting facilities, are looking to recruit a Head Chef for their operation.

As the Head Chef you will be responsible for running a kitchen team of 5 and you will be reporting directly to the General Manager. You will have overall control of the kitchen, including staffing, stock control, costing and budgets, and seasonal and function menu planning. You must be capable of delivering a fast and consistent food service of high quality, for up to 800 covers on busy days.

Head Chef Responsibilities include:
-Control and improve labour costs; Forecasting and monitoring of staff roster and payroll for all units in line with business targets
– Menu planning and creation to develop existing menus and offer fresh seasonal produce.
– Sourcing & management of stock for food outlets.
-Attend weekly management meetings and provide necessary departmental updates
-Full control over stock for catering units in line with business levels
-Supporting all retail outlets, including bistro, Grill, etc as required
-Enforce standards set by the company and managers
-Introduce new ideas and set up standard operating procedures
-Follow Health & Safety requirements, and deliver staff training. Ensure recording accidents and ensuring that fire evacuations are in place.
-Identify training requirements, develop & progress your team

This Head Chef position offers an excellent salary plus benefits.

Scattergood’s are acting as an agency on behalf of this vacancy. In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. For this position, and other live vacancies, please visit our website www.scattergoods.co.uk

Junior Sous / Sous Chef – Golf Club – Berkshire

Our client, a prestigious golf club based near Ascot ,Berkshire is looking for a professional Junior Sous Chef/Sous Chef to work alongside their high profile Head Chef.

They are looking for someone to join the team and work towards the chef’s goal of taking the kitchen to the next level and breaking down the barriers and perceptions of when it comes to the food usually associated with golf clubs. They are looking for a Junior Sous Chef / Sous Chef with vision, flare and most of all passion for the job. Utilising only the very best fresh and locally sourced ingredients available, the menu constantly evolves, but at its core, are simple dishes, cooked to perfection, often with a creative twist, but being the very best example of that dish possible. The head chef has worked in some of the best restaurants in the world as well as being a private chef to some very high profile clients.

The chef’s duties will include:
*Enforce strict health and hygiene standards in line with the club’s policies and HACCP
*Cook the dishes on the menu to the required standard, paying close attention to the finer details of simple cooking.
*Follow the guidance of the Head Chef, and have input into new dishes, and presentations of the dishes they offer.
*Running the kitchen on the head chefs days off maintaining the required standards of food.

The Ideal candidate will have:
-Proven experience in a Junior Sous Chef/ Sous Chef Role.
-Excellent use of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and processes.
-Ability to multitask and work cleanly and efficiently under pressure.
-Knowledge of best cooking practices.
-Culinary School and Food Hygiene diploma

They are offering a Salary of up to £32,000 depending on experience + Benefits and a good work life balance.

You must have your own transport due to the location of the Club.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Chef who wants to share their vision and flare.

Scattergood’s are acting as an agency on behalf of this vacancy. In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. For this position, and other live vacancies, please visit our website www.scattergoods.co.uk

Food & Beverage Operations Manager – Golf & Leisure

Our client a Golf and Leisure operation based near Woking, Surrey is currently recruiting for a Food & Beverage Operations Manager.

The Role:
As the Food & Beverage Operations Manager you will oversee the entire Food & Beverage department and Kitchen team, taking responsibility to ensure high standards of service are consistently delivered for both the high-volume events space and all-day dining venue.

What we are looking for:
-As the Food and Beverage Operations Manager you will be a natural host and leader supporting the vibrant and diverse team to ensure they create wonderful memories for all the guests, whether they are dining in the restaurant, having a relaxing drink or attending an event.
-You will be the ultimate hospitality professional able to make each and every guest feel special and have the ability to encourage and motivate team members to do the same.
-Your exceptional knowledge of Food & Beverage will inspire those working with you and you will enjoy sharing your knowledge and making sure regular training and development is on the menu.

About you:
*You will already have Food & Beverage management experience within Restaurant & Banqueting
*You will have excellent training and communication skills
*You will have experience of leading a team and will enjoy developing team members and motivating them to be their best.
*You will be motivated by delivering outstanding service and enjoy building rapport with guests and colleagues
*Most of all, you will have a professional, organised, charming and friendly approach

For the right candidate you will be offered a competitive salary and rewarded with an attractive commission structure and benefits.

If you are a Food & Beverage Professional looking for a fantastic opportunity in a great working environment then this could be the role for you.

Scattergood’s are acting as an agency on behalf of this vacancy. In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. For this position, and other live vacancies, please visit our website www.scattergoods.co.uk