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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

Senior Sous Chef – 4* Hotel – Weybridge

Our client is an iconic hotel, located near Weybridge Surrey. They are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Sous Chef to join their fantastic team and to assist the Executive Chef in leading the team and delivering great food in a 4 star environment.

Senior Sous Chef Requirements:
If you have a minimum of 2 years experience in a Hotel or Restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef preparing food from fresh and have all round skills and experience we want to hear from you as soon as possible.

The Senior Sous Chef Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for overseeing the main restaurant kitchen and banqueting production ensuring that safety, quality; quantity and appearance standards are met alongside the Executive Chef. You will also be responsible for the supervision and direction in the kitchen of the brigade of 13 chefs and the kp’s when on duty with the Executive Chef and in his absence.

Being part of the team you will be given a good understanding of our client’s brand vision, which, along with the rest of the team, you will make happen through their values and behaviours for each other, their guests and owners.

The Sous Chef role offers a competitive salary and a fantastic benefits package which includes discounted rates across the hotel, complimentary meals during working hours, and up to 40% off local attractions.

If you are a hardworking, enthusiastic, passionate Sous Chef wanting to be part of a dynamic kitchen team, then 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

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