Sous Chef - Reed : Job Details

Head Chef

Working alongside the Manager, you are required to provide a variety of quality food dishes to a high standard of preparation, production and presentation, working to costed recipes, maintaining high levels of cleanliness and Customer Care.  To serve the public in the most courteous and efficient manner including effective handling of enquiries and complaints with the ability to deal well with change, uncertainty and flexible enough to adapt and sensibly respond to the situation at hand.

• The ability to constantly perform well in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment
• Excellent organisational skills to ensure the smooth running of a kitchen
• In-depth knowledge of all the sections in a kitchen to efficiently manage operations
• Previous experience within the leisure and tourism industry – desirable
• 3-4 years management experience within a similar role
• High standards of personal and food hygiene
• Food Hygiene Certificate
• Excellent leadership skills, and the ability to motivate others
• Customer focused attitude, with excellent customer facing skills, and an approachable, friendly manner
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• The right to work in the UK
• The ability to write menus that are both creative and profitable – Help can be given however a basic understanding would be beneficial
• Level 1,2 and 3 Food Safety Awards
• Experience of kitchen equipment
• Experience of dangerous equipment such as knives