Sous Chef

Full Job Description

We are looking for a Sous Chef to assist the Head Chef to drive the new restaurant at The Murray Arms forward, manage and oversee the daily running of Kitchen operations whilst delivering consistency and exceeding guest expectations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESFOOD PREPARATION & COOKING:

• Assist in the preparation of high-quality dishes whilst following established recipes and
• standards
• Supervise the cooking process to ensure food quality and taste meet the standards of the
• restaurant
• Monitor food rotation and collaborate with the head chef on ordering supplies
• Background in Europe cuisine
• Knowledge and experience of a range of meat & game cookery

KITCHEN MANAGEMENT:

• Oversee and smoothly run the kitchen in the absence of the head chef
• Encourage and mentor kitchen team members
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment adhering to safety, health and
• hygiene whilst ensuring HACCAP guidelines and paperwork are followed and completed
• Ensure any faulty equipment is reported immediately to the correct department

MENU DEVELOPMENT:

• Collaborate with the Head Chef and the overall kitchen team to create new dishes and
• specials
• Participate in menu planning, costing and pricing
• Make recommendations for improvements to menu items based on customer feedback
• and culinary trends

TEAM LEADERSHIP:

• Provide guidance and support to the kitchen team ensuring a positive work environment
• Assist with rotas and assign duties effectively

QUALITY CONTROL:

• Perform regular quality checks on food products to ensure freshness and taste
• Monitor portion control to minimize food wastage and maintain cost control
• Address any quality or consistency issues promptly
• Requirements for the Role
• Proven experience as a sous chef in a high volume kitchen
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, food presentation and kitchen equipment
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Ability to communicate and work well with staff in a fast paced, high pressure environment
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• To be able to maintain a positive outlook and attitude
• Be forward thinking
• Flexibility in working patterns
• If you are a seasoned culinary professional with a passion for excellence, creativity, and leadership, we invite you to apply for the position of Head Chef. Join us in delivering exceptional dining experiences and being a key contributor to our guests’ memorable stays and experiences.