Jobs, fresher vacancy - Sous Chef • Kent

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Kent

This award winning Stunning Hotel is looking for an exceptional and accomplished Sous Chef to join and help lead the kitchen team.As Sous Chef you will assist the Head Chef run the kitchen enabling the team to achieve the highest levels of food quality, standards and service at all times - and a 4 Day Week !!!Main Duties of this Sous Chef opportunity inc:Act as a deputy with all responsibilities as requiredRun an environment that is clean, tidy and organised at all timesPlan the day to day running of all sections of the kitchen effectively to meet the service standardsControl, with the aid of the Head Chef, all the operating costs within agreed budgets set and order appropriate levels of foodAssist and produce accurate stock takesCarry out quality checks on stock, produce and dishes along with offering training, and understanding of the products to keep the team focussed and allowing them to evolve as chefsHave a flexible ability to respond to business and client needs. Give full understanding and guidance to a colleague requiring assistance in a difficult situation, using a caring and supporting mannerManage rotas in accordance to business levelsEnsure daily food preparation meets recipe and specification index i.e. size, quantity and qualityAttend all relevant meetings and ensure understanding of business throughout the hotelRequirements for this Sous Chef position are:Previous experience within a similar role and environmentRelevant qualifications such as City & Guild 7061/7062 or NVQ Level 2/3Experience in ordering systems and cost processesHands on team playerExperience of training and coaching a teamBenefits of this Sous Chef role inc:Complimentary nights with breakfast50% F&B discount at selected restaurants in the high profie Group - worldwideVery generous Employee Introductory Scheme offeredTeam members awards and incentives schemesContributory pension schemeLife assurance coverUniform laundered complimentaryComplimentary meals whilst on dutyAll Applicants must ................To Apply For This Role:To apply for this opportunity, then please send us your most recent up to date CV to murray@firstcontactuk.comPlease feel free to contact us if you need any further information about this role.Visit [firstcontactchefs.com](../) for other Great New Career Opportunities.This is a permanent position.All applicants will have a stable CV with excellent traceable references. The person to suit must be experienced in fresh produceShould also possess NVQ level 1 and 2 or equivalent, and hygiene certificate.You must either be working in or a resident in the United Kingdom to apply for this position . You must be able to prove your Right to Work in the United Kingdom to apply for this role, you must be a UK/EU Citizen and have ILR/PR status or hold a work permit /visa with at least 2 years remaining .In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of the eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.I would like to thank you for your interest shown in this position. Please note that we take your application very seriously, but must stress that applications will only be answered in person if they match the criteria of the position advertised. If we havent contacted you within 72 hours, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion for this position.First Contact Chefs are passionate about fostering careers in the hospitality industry. We believe in professional career development, rather than simply placing candidates in jobs. We nurture talent to ensure an enhancement of our clients and the industrys reputation as a whole and we are a great supporter of "A Passion to Inspire" developing the relationship between the applicant and employer.By applying directly for this position you accept that we can store your personal data. We promise to never pass your details on to third parties without your direct authorisation.