Job title: Sous Chef

Salary: 36,000 GBP

Location: Welwyn, Hertfordshire

Accommodation provided: Yes

Charge for accommodation: Negotiable (dependent on accommodation available)

Type of contract: Permanent

Workplace description: This hotel is the ideal country retreat for both business and pleasure and is the perfect setting for any occasion. Set in the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, our dedicated and friendly staff will look after your every need and they will make sure your stay with us will be a memorable one. Comprising a 490-acre farm, a 29-bedroom country house hotel, the 2 Rosette restaurant and 9 function/conference rooms, this hotel also provides a unique and attractive year round location for the perfect wedding.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Directing the food preparation process and delegating tasks

• Cooking and preparing high-quality dishes
• Assisting the Head Chef to create menu items and recipes and developing dishes
• Supervising all kitchen stations
• Supervising, motivating and working closely with other Chefs of all levels
• Being responsible for health and safety
• Being responsible for food hygiene practices
• Ensuring food quality and excellent standards are maintained for all dishes created
• Assisting with determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering
• Ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines

Essential criteria: You will have experience of:

• Working in a hotel to a very high standard using only fresh ingredients.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts on a rota
• Have a passion for and genuine interest in food
• Have a mature and pleasant manner
• Be a team player
• Be able to work under pressure in a busy kitchen

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.

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