Adkins & Cheurfi Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting for a Sous Chef to join our client's prestigious 5-star Country House Estate and Hotel in Kelso.
You will be responsible for day-to-day supervision, creation, preparation and service, ensuring that the highest standards are maintained at all times to the standards required by the hotel. Working alongside other senior chefs to assist the Culinary Director in leading the culinary department and creating an engaging and supportive working environment.
The Hotel and Estate have recently expanded to include new Spa facilities, banqueting and events spaces and additional rooms and lodges, this is a great time to join a growing team with big ambitious as we approach the new year.
Key responsibilities:
- You will run a controlled and smooth kitchen service to deliver quality food and a luxury experience to our guests
- Create memorable guest experiences
- Create and present seasonal and flavourful food
- Nurture junior members of the team to help them develop
- You will display passion for the culinary world and inspire and lead the team
- You will proactively contribute to new ideas by creating and developing new seasonal dishes for our menus to the highest standard
- You will ensure that the kitchen consistently excel in the service and product that is delivered
- Ensure high standard of cleanliness and food safety & hygiene maintained at all times
- Work as part of the kitchen team, communicating well with others to always ensure the smooth operation of services
- Have full awareness of all menu items for the section of the kitchen allocated
- Maintain a can-do and problem-solving attitude with a fantastic eye for detail and precision
Candidate requirements:
- You have previous experience as a Sous Chef minimum 3 years, working as part of a fast-moving, quality driven, culinary team
- You have a passion for food and delivering high standards for our guests
- You have a good eye for detail and demonstrate pride in your work
- You are enthusiastic and have a positive personality with the ability to build genuine and trusting relationships within a team
- You are a strong team player and enjoy leading a team
Company benefits & perks:
- Free meals whilst on shift
- Free golf membership
- Free on-site parking
- Recommend a friend scheme
- Employee and family rates and discounts
- Access to wellbeing articles, podcasts, tools and resources