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Reference
2019-888
Your future, our legacy
Division & Department
Food & Beverage - Kitchen
Job Title
Junior Sous Chef - Main Kitchen
Contract Type
Permanent
Status
Full time
Position Overview
- To assist the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef and Senior Sous Chef to run the kitchen and enable the team to achieve the highest levels of standards and service
- Provide support to the Front of House team to ensure exceptional customer care
What you'll get
- Complimentary nights with breakfast within Dorchester Collection
- 50% F&B discount at selected restaurants at The Dorchester and Coworth Park
- Very generous Employee Introductory Scheme offered
- Team members' awards and incentives schemes
- Contributory pension scheme entitlement from date of commencement
- Life assurance cover for all team members
- Uniform laundered complimentary
- Complimentary meals whilst on duty at our team members' restaurants
- Complimentary Internet at allocated computers in team areas
- Interest free Season Ticket Loan
- Occupational Health, including subsidized massage treatments and health clinics
- Complimentary Eye Test for VDU users
What you'll do
- HACCAP – To follow the day to day procedures including; Diligence, food labelling, weekly deep clean of your section
- Plan the day to day running of all sections of each kitchen (banqueting, breakfast, room service, and staff food) effectively to meet the service standards.
- To control the operating costs within all the food outlets to the agreed budgets set.
- Carry out quality checks on stock, produce and dishes along with offering training, and understanding of the products to keep the team focussed and allowing them to evolve as chefs.
- To be able to run, look after and make decisions in the operation during the absence of senior chefs
- Attend and run meetings as and when required, including the daily hotel briefing and the BEO meeting.
- Help to plan and create menu designs
- Ensure the daily food orders are processed accurately in to the system
What you'll bring
- Passion for fine dining and Michelin star food
- Previous experience within a similar role and environment such as AA Rosette or Michelin background
- Relevant qualifications such as City & Guild 7061/7062 or NVQ Level 2/3
- Experience in ordering systems and cost processes
- Hands on team player
- Good interpersonal skills
Position location
Job Location
United Kingdom
Location
Blacknest Rd, Sunningdale SL5 7SE Ascot