Sous Chef

Location: Low Dinsdale

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Location  :
Rockliffe  , Darlington
Salary   :
£  40,  829  per annum
Hours  :
Fulltime  45 hours per week, including weekends
Reporting to   :
Senior Sous Chef   and   Head Chef
Re  sponsible  fo    r  :  Chef  s   de   Partie  ,  Commis   Chef  and  Kitchen   Porter
Job

Purpose:

Were   looking for an experienced   Sous Chef  t    o lead and direct a team of chefs to ensure all food is cooked and presented to a high-quality standard and ensure that their   allocated   sections   operate   in a safe,   hygienic   and efficient manner  .
Key responsibilities of the Sous Chef  :
Assist   in the achievement of gross profit targets set within the kitchen, through stock takes,   portion   control, product   costing   and wastage measures

Be able to liaise with recommended suppliers   daily   to ensure   a good food   product and price

Monitor the quality of goods delivered and ensure correct stock rotation is adhered   to,   and the correct procedures are followed

Plan the department rota ensuring manning levels are consistent with business levels

Manage team member sickness and holiday entitlement to ensure minimum disruption to guest service

Assist   in conducting regular job chats and annual appraisals, ensuring   objectives   are set for all Kitchen team members

Interact and work well with the Front of House supervisors and other members of the management team

Be able to work as a team and communicate effectively at all levels

Manage performance of Kitchen team members by adhering to company procedures

Display a positive can do attitude to Senior Managers and the Front of House team

Represent the Kitchen team at daily and weekly meetings when necessary

Take part in the recruitment and selection process of new team members, ensuring they receive an in-depth induction

Able to develop new menu ideas and implement them with descriptions and recipes

Deliver cook offs,   training   and information specification sheets for new menu items for the Kitchen and Front of House team

To oversee the quality and presentation of all food served to ensure that it is up to   Rockliffe   standard

Plan and place orders to selected food suppliers on a daily and weekly basis to ensure stock availability

To be able to meet deadlines and work calmly under pressure and willingly undertake any tasks when requested by a senior management

About Us:

Set within a 375-acre estate on the banks of the River Tees,   Rockliffe  is a five-star resort that blends heritage,   luxury   and natural beauty. Located in the quiet village of Hurworth, in the heart of the Tees Valley and close to the borders of County Durham and North Yorkshire, it offers a peaceful countryside setting with exceptional facilities.
Surrounded by sweeping views and beautifully kept gardens, the resort features elegant bedrooms and a sense of quiet luxury, shaped by a warm northern spirit. Guests can enjoy an award-winning spa, play on the longest golf course in the UK and experience both elevated and relaxed dining offerings, all within a restored eighteenth century estate designed for both relaxation and indulgence  .
Why join  ?
To be part of  a  n  exceptional  Kitchen   Team within a   pre  stige   hospitality environment during an exciting period of transformation and growth.
Benefits:
A Day in the Life of a Guest Stay (Overnight Stay within the First 6 Months)

Pension Scheme (Aegon)

Hospitality Rewards Scheme

Life Assurance (Legal & General)

Selected Discounts Across the Resort

Enhanced Annual Leave for Long Service

Annual Leave  20 Days plus Bank Holidays

Employee Assistance Programme (Hospitality Action)

Staff Meals

Uniform Laundry Service

Our success is dependent on every single individual in our team