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Sous Chef

Job Id: 454

Contact: Tina Jennings

Salary: 23k

Contract Term: Permanent

Contract Type: Full Time

Expires: 30 September 2014

Location: Surrey

Bailey Finch Recruitment Specialists are delighted to assist our client for the role of Sous Chef within their business.

Our client is a prestigious group of pub/restaurants, the role covers the following:

Assist the Head Chef, or manage in his absence, the planning and organisation for the effective running of the kitchen at the Site responsible, setting clear targets and delegating responsibilities to the other Chefs.

Maintain food service standards in terms of presentation, content, food safety and customer service in the kitchen.

To assist in the monitoring of the performance and standards of suppliers and their goods.

To regularly monitor Food Hygiene and Health and Safety performance in the kitchen to ensure legal compliance and compliance with Group Standards and Policies and implement remedial measures when required, informing the Head Chef.

Assist the Head Chef in the planning, organisation and maintenance of the kitchen environment, facilities and equipment at the site.

Maintain robust Policy and Procedural compliance at all levels within the Kitchen.

To actively support the Head Chef in meeting the action points identified from internal Audit / Inspection.

Assist the Head Chef in ensuring the Site meets its food gross profit targets with minimal waste.

To liaise and monitor food supplier performance to ensure that we receive the best possible service, quality and prices, to enable us to meet our GPs.

To actively seek out and source new suppliers, where required, seeking cost/quality and innovative products.

Assist the Head Chef in monitoring staff costs and overseing the kitchen rotas in order to maximise staff efficiency and minimise wage costs.

Maximise sales by ensuring the quality of food delivery.

Create and maintain relationships with kitchen staff that encourages communication.

Communicate Company standards, targets and performance requirements to the other Chefs and kitchen porters.

Attend meetings with the kitchen team as required.

To attend, with the Head Chef bi-monthly performance meetings chaired by the Group Head Chef.

Assist the Head Chef in keeping the Kitchen Team informed and updated on a daily basis.

Assist the Head Chef with kitchen rotas establishing the suitable skills mix and business requirements in order to maximise efficiency and minimise costs.

Liaise with the Head Chef on kitchen staffing levels and requirements, in line with the business requirements.

Assist the Head Chef in proactively selecting and recruiting kitchen staff that are engaging, efficient, articulate, well presented and have an interest if food.

Assist in proactively maximising the performance of the Kitchen Team through staff development, availability of learning opportunities/courses and coaching support.

Promote a culture that encourages employee participation, a professional approach, open communication, and a fun exciting workplace.

Assist the Head Chef in ensuring that the Chefs and Kitchen Porters, organise, and maintain Food Safety and Health and Safety standards in line with legal standards and Group policies, procedures, and monitor the level of compliance.

Assist the Head Chef in the provision of advice and support to the Kitchen Team to ensure legal, Group policies and standards compliance.

Attend Bi- Monthly Performance Meetings, chaired by the Group Head Chef to ensure the continuous development of the Company and legal compliance standards.

Assist the Head Chef, or take responsibility in his absence for contact from Environmental Health Practitioners at the Site, taking responsibility for meeting any action points raised, reporting findings and actions to the Head Chef.

To liaise with the Head Chef on legal compliance training, staff development and attendance of courses by the Kitchen Team.

If this sounds like your next move, please forward your cv in the first instance to Bailey Finch Associates Recruitment Specialists who are acting as a Recruitment Agency with this vacancy.