Sous Chef

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Sous Chef to become part of our busy Private Aviation Inflight kitchen at our wonderful state-of-the-art headquarters in Bicester, Oxfordshire. Think of high-end fine dining experiences at 40,000 feet in the air!The Role of a Sous Chef: • 45 hours per week • 5 days out of 7 • Weekends will be required (on a rotational basis)Benefits: • 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) per annum* • Contributory Pension Scheme* • Life Insurance Cover* • 24/7 telephone health & well-being support & counselling service* • Paid Sick Leave (up to 10 days)**T&Cs apply to all of the above Role Responsibilities: • As a Sous Chef, you will be working with the Head Chef and leading the wider kitchen team • Able to follow specs and plating cards • Able to create dishes and recipes based on bespoke requests from our customers • Producing beautiful food that can be re-plated and re-heated onboard the aircraft, but still deliver the freshness and flavours you would expect in a restaurant• To clearly label and rotate stock including allergen information • Supporting Head Chef with ordering, rota planning and general kitchen management • To ensure that the food is of the highest possible standard • Working in an organised manner, and cleaning as you go. All areas should be clean and hygienic at all times • To ensure that all food is prepared, produced and packed on time • Learn to use and look after kitchen equipment such as the ice cream pasteuriser and machine • To help with stock management, cleaning fridges, rotating stock and stock counting • To always be dressed in the correct PPE for the working environment • To have a flexible attitude towards work • We would like someone who has a real interest in food and learning • Someone who is enthusiastic and willing to contribute ideas to menusExpectations: • Our mission statement is 'to be the best at what we do.' Ultimately this is what we expect of all of our employees • To lead the team in a professional, proactive and motivational manner. • To love what we do and enthusiastically contribute new and refreshing ideas to keep us at the forefront of creativity • Maintain excellent lines of communication with all key stakeholders. • Passionate about great food with exceptional attention to detail. • Able to work under pressure within a busy kitchen environment • Have great leadership skills, leading by example • Experience working in a high-end fine dining restaurantCome and join Absolute Taste, an innovative, international and exciting events company which is expanding very quickly and looking for the right person to come and join our dynamic and passionate team. We strive in developing individuals to be the best they can and fulfil their full potential. Our objective is to redefine the customer experience and take it to completely new levels. Continually pushing the boundaries and committed to being best in field, AT is going form strength to strength. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that is truly going places.This job description is intended to illustrate the main duties and responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to be exhaustive and you are advised that the duties and responsibilities may change from time to time.