Job title: Sous Chef

Salary: 25,000 GBP

Location: Keswick, Cumbria

Type of contract: Permanent

Workplace description: The hotel has 34 bedrooms, an AA accredited, one rosette restaurant with open display kitchen, cocktail bar, and substantial lounges; and a separate pub. This is a modern food-led hotel with some of the best accommodation around.

Main duties and responsibilities: To ensure that all stocks are kept under optimum

conditions.

To ensure that all mise-en-place is always freshly prepared and on time.

To ensure that all dishes are being prepared to the correct recipe and to the correct quantity.

To ensure that all dishes reach the hot plate or passe correctly garnished, the correct

portion and size, presented on the prescribed serving dish in the prescribed manner.

To ensure that his section is being kept clean and tidy at all times.

To ensure that junior cooks and trainees receive the right training and optimum

guidance.

To ensure that any anticipated shortages are communicated promptly to the sous chef

or head chef.

To ensure that no horseplay is allowed in his section and that all staff under his control

are treated fairly and with courtesy.

To deputise in the sous chef's absence and take charge of the kitchen when directed to

do so.

To attend training courses and seminars as and when required.

To strive to study management subjects in preparation for future advancement.

Essential criteria: You will have experience of working in a similar role. You will have an excellent attitude towards learning, be passionate about good quality cuisine and show dedication to your career. A stable background is desired for this position and you will ideally have experience of working to at least 1 Rosette standards

Accommodation provided: Yes

Charge for accommodation: 195 GBP per month

I would like to thank you for your interest shown in this position. Please note that we take your application very seriously, but must stress that applications will only be answered in person if they match the criteria of the position advertised.

Important Notes:

1. Applications should be made by email or phone.

2. Applications should be in Word format only and in ENGLISH!

3. DDH Recruitment Ltd does not charge work seekers for its services.

4. All workers will be subject to UK taxation.