SOUS CHEF - CONTRACT CATERING
- Recruiter
- Detail2Leisure
- Location
- Northampton
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 09 Dec 2016
- Closes
- 20 Dec 2016
- Sectors
- Catering & Hospitality
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Sous Chef - Contract Catering - Job Summary We are currently recruiting for a talented Sous Chef at an exciting sports venue. With an opportunity to delight customers by your quality and flair, you will have an absolute passion for fresh food. You will thrive under pressure and enjoy working autonomously within a working environment that provides the best facilities to produce amazing quality food. As Sous Chef you will assist the head chef with all the events, banqueting and fine dining experiences within this busy/high profile environment. Alongside the head chef you will be managing the profitability of the business by providing consistently excellent food and exceeding guests service expectations. The role will also involve the day-to-day running of the kitchen, leading by example and driving the business forward.Sous Chef - Contract Catering - Role Responsibility Supporting the head chef Catering for large volume events including buffets, canap?? receptions and full sit down dinners VIP dining, corporate boxes and conferencesCatering for the concessions stalls for up to 75,000 peopleResponsible for the preparation, cooking and service of food to agreed standards and specificationEnsure cost and sales records are accurately maintainedTo order, prepare, cook and serve all food items to a consistent high standardTo meet the demands of the customers by providing the right catering services- catering for large events and functions as well as day to day cateringTo establish and maintain satisfactory relationships with individuals at all levels within the Company and the Client organisationTo implement and maintain the Statutory and Company standards of hygiene, health and safety and take any action as is necessaryTo ensure that all food is prepared with due care and attention, particularly in regard to customers' special dietary requirementsManage the quality and hygiene of the food cycle from preparation to serviceEnsure all special functions are completed to the required standard of food and service and are also undertaken within pre-budgeted costsTo continually drive towards service excellence, customer satisfaction and delivering innovation in all areas Sous Chef - Contract Catering - The Ideal Candidate Extensive experience in a demanding hospitality environment (essential)An ambitious individual, driven by 100% customer satisfactionKnowledge of the highest standards of Health & Safety, hand in hand with hygiene, and be able to implement this into the work placeBe a team player with the desire to develop yourself and those around youQualified to NVQ level 1/2 in food preparation and cooking or equivalentA desire to excel in everything you do Detail2Leisure is acting as an employment agency. We are the chosen recruitment partner for many of the UKs leading Leisure & Hospitality Organisations.