Senior Sous Chef - Monday - Friday

Vacherin are committed to delivering deliciously different experiences, having fun, and conducting business with a social and environmental conscience. We are excited to be recruiting for a Sous Chef to work at CBRE (Henrietta House).  

Location: CBRE

Rate of pay: £38,000 per annum

Working pattern: Monday - Friday with shifts usually from 6.30am to 3pm. The overtime will be paid 1.5h after 8hours.

Key responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef in the developing the menus
• Ensure that all dishes are prepared, cooked and served to the highest standard at all times in line with menu specifications
• Ensure a high standard of kitchen cleanliness is maintained at all times
• Ensure minimum wastage occurs within the kitchen, implementing ideas for reducing wastage wherever possible
• Liaise with the Restaurant Managers to ensure the service provided is of the highest standard
• Receive and act upon customer feedback, both positive and negative
• Assist with the effective management of stock control and portion control
• Comply with all Company policies, procedures and statutory regulations, including human resources, health and safety, allergens, safe working practices, hygiene, cleanliness, fire, COSHH.
• Ensure that all equipment used in the kitchen is in safe working order. Report any faults to the relevant manager, ensuring that they are rectified and that equipment is not used until safe
• Ensure all required health & safety records and procedures are adhered to at all times, including stock rotation and temperature records
• Ensure that personal hygiene standards are maintained at all times
• In the absence of the Executive Chef, fully deputise in all relevant areas
The Ideal Candidate
Essential
• At least 1-year previous experience at Sous Chef position
• Excellent culinary skills
• Good spoken and written English
• High standards of personal presentation
Desirable
• Good awareness of industry standards
• Basic IT skills with knowledge of word and excel
• Management experience
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills
• Strong leadership skills

What's in it for you?

Working with Vacherin has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• Volunteering days
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme

Vacherin officially formed part of CH&CO Catering Group Ltd in 2021.

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