Senior Sous Chef

We have an exciting opportunity to join our ambitious Kitchen Team as our Senior Sous Chef . Be part of a talented and driven Kitchen Team preparing and cooking fresh food for our fabulous Blossoms Restaurant, Lake View Events suite and private dining rooms.With a team eager to gain a reputation both locally and nationally, working alongside the Executive Head Chef you will be responsible for overseeing the food and kitchen operations and will lead and inspire the kitchen and service teams with a culture that delivers an amazing guest experience.Menu development will be an important part of this role with a thorough understanding and passion for food and flavours. A keen eye for local and current food trends will be integral to this role.Flavour of the responsibilities:In the absence of the Executive Head Chef you will lead and inspire the kitchen and service teams to deliver amazing guest experiencesCreate original and great tasting seasonal fresh food menusMotivate the kitchen team to deliver a consistently high standard of food preparation and cookingHold regular inspirational product and skill focussed training sessions for the kitchen and service teamsEnsure the kitchens are compliant with Health and Safety regulations and to manage and uphold regular cleaning and kitchen maintenance schedulesWork closely and maintaining excellent working relationship with the Food and Beverage Team, and all other operational departments to ensure an effective food operation throughout service and for all eventsEnsure that systems for stock management are adhered to and that stock levels are maintained in all kitchens with stock rotation taking placeImplement and maintain food wastage control within all kitchensHave a sound working understanding of all costs and charges relating to food operations and ensuring food cost of sales and GP margins are maintained at budgeted levelsControl the operational excellence of a busy and demanding kitchen, ensuring the Standard Operating Procedures for the kitchens are fully understood and followed at all times.Help with all ordering, stock controls and standards of proceduresBe responsible for ensuring all kitchen equipment and machinery is in working order and all repairs are reported and monitoredOur successful Senior Sous Chef will have:A proven, successful background from within a similar hospitality environmentExperience of delivering fresh food for large functions and eventsThe ability to maintain a professional and calm demeanour in a pressurised environmentA true passion for foodAbility to lead a teamA collaborative working styleInitiative and creativityWhat we offer:Hospitality is all about looking after people and we are committed to our people. We work hard to ensure you can enjoy your job and feel well rewarded and supported:28 days holiday per annum, (increasing with length of service to a maximum of 33)Reward and Recognition schemesComplimentary car parkingColleague food while on duty24-hour access to Employee Assistant ProgrammeBy applying for this role, you are consenting for us to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data please contact us and we will respond to your query as soon as ..... full job details .....