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Dorsett Shepherds Bush is recruiting a Sous Chef for our food and beverage. As the sous chef, you will be responsible for the kitchen. An individual who enjoys motivating and training the team, assigning specificduties for efficient kitchen operation. You must have the ability to visually inspect the produce delivered for freshness and maintain high standards in the preparation for our guests. Supervise and assist with deliveries to ensure proper storage in line with the health and safety regulations and hotel procedures, including temperature checks. The successful candidate must be detail-oriented, have strong leadership and be organised with a good understanding of scheduling the team, ensuring proper coverage is maintained. You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate at all levels. The ideal candidate must have previous experience within a similar environment and be driven to deliver high standards. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this is your role.
Key Responsibilities
- In the absence of the Executive Chef, you will be responsible for the kitchen
- Excellent cooking skills with a strong understanding of produce and ingredients
- Customer service oriented with an ongoing, upbeat and positive personality
- Taking full accountability for the food quality served to our guests
- Flexible and hands-on approach
- Ability to create, cost and pricing menus
- Proficient with BOH systems and stock takes
- Strong leadership skills in managing a team
- Organise and conduct training for new menus
- Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Creating an engaging team environment, being enthusiastic
- Having a positive attitude and coaching the team
- Willingness to learn and progress with your career
- Write new policies and procedures
- Comply with food safety policy and assist with Safety and Security manager with audits
- Implement training, assessment and annual reviews with the HR team
- Valid H&S level 2/3
Benefits of working with us:
- 28 Days Holidays
- Meals on Duty
- Free Eye test for VDU users
- Associate discounted rates with our hotels
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Pension
- Dry Cleaning
- Uniform provided
- Introduce a friend bonus
- Social events
- Join our passionate ESG team by creating a sustainable environment
A bit more about us:
Dorsett Shepherds Bush is a listed building with 317 rooms and 3 meeting rooms. The hotels doors opened in June 2014, and over the years it has gained a reputation for delivering excellent guest experiences in a beautiful hotel with comfortable and well-appointed rooms
Dorsett is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Thank you for your application for an opportunity with Dorsett Hospitality International. If you do not hear from us within 14 days, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. May we take this opportunity to wish you all the best for the future.
