BaxterStorey
Sous Chef
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Sous Chef - Full Time
Location: QMU Queen Margaret University
Salary: £34,000
Hours: Monday - Sunday Operation - Shifts Vary
Benefits
- Bespoke training and development opportunities
- Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
- Wellbeing hub
- Access to employee assistance programme
- Free meals whilst at work
Job Description
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Sous Chef with background knowledge in food catering services to join our dedicated and passionate team at the university.
- Assist the Head Chef in developing innovative menus, ensuring an exceptional culinary experience for our guests.
- Oversee food preparation and cooking processes to maintain consistency and high-quality standards.
- Ensure proper portioning, plating, and presentation of dishes, adhering to the established recipes and guidelines.
- Monitor and maintain food inventory levels, ensuring freshness and minimising waste.
- Provide leadership and guidance to the kitchen staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
- Train, mentor, and motivate team members, promoting skill development and career growth.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations and address any areas of improvement or training needs.
- Assist in coordinating and executing daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, production, and service.
- Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards, maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment.
- Collaborate with the Head Chef to develop and implement standardized processes and procedures.
- Monitor and control food costs through effective inventory management and portion control.
- Collaborate with the Head Chef to create seasonal menus, incorporating fresh and locally sourced ingredients.
- Contribute to the development of new recipes, paying attention to food trends and client's preferences.
- Assist in planning and executing special events, ensuring smooth operations and exceptional client satisfaction.
- Respond to client feedback and special requests promptly and professionally, striving to exceed their expectations.
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Qualifications
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team.
- Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a high-volume hospitality environment.
Additional Information
For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.
We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.
Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.
Join us, and be part of the food revolution!
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BaxterStorey Values
ALWAYS VISIONARY
We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.
Wholeheartedly Positive
We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.
CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE
We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.
FOREVER CONSCIOUS
We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.
Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we’d like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.
BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.
Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.
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