Sous Chef

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About the Role

We are looking for a passionate, creative and highly motivated Sous Chef to join our kitchen team and support the Head Chef in the day-to-day operation of the kitchen.

This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced chef who takes pride in delivering consistently high standards of food, service, hygiene and teamwork. You will help lead, organise and develop the kitchen team while ensuring that every dish leaving the kitchen meets our agreed standards.

The successful candidate will have a positive “can-do” attitude, be flexible and well organised, and have the confidence to take responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with the day-to-day operation and management of the kitchen, ensuring agreed food, service and operational standards are consistently maintained.
• Take responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence and ensure the smooth running of service.
• Assist with the preparation and service of all food, ensuring dishes are produced to the required specification, quality and presentation standards.
• Regularly inspect kitchen and food preparation areas, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, organisation, food safety and hygiene are maintained.
• Maintain strict control over all food items and ensure appropriate storage, labelling and stock rotation procedures are followed.
• Ensure all orders are prepared correctly and according to the appropriate checks, specifications and service requirements.
• Maintain effective portion control and identify and address wastage, taking action to reduce unnecessary costs.
• Assist with ordering and receiving fresh produce and other supplies, ensuring deliveries are checked against the relevant documentation for quantity, quality and specification.
• Ensure all food is stored correctly, securely and with effective stock rotation.https://careers.accor.com/global/en/job/sous-chef-in-novotel-coventry-m6-j3-coventry-united-kingdom-jid-107531