Sous Chef - Ware

Sous Chef

Are you a great Sous Chef with ambition?, Are you capable of working in a busy kitchen under pressure and still having a smile on your face?, Do you have a passion to deliver the best plate of food possible to every guest

In that case we need you....
We have a vacancy for a Sous Chef at the Kings Mead producing 1200 meals approx. each week….. and growing...
You will be required to;

•     Assist and deputise for the Kitchen Manager, running and developing a team of 10 chefs.
•     Delivering the destination menu along with a variety of daily specials.
•     Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in line with food safety policy

Why Destination Inns?
Destination Inns are part of the McMullen family and therefore have the backing of an independent, long standing Company who make decisions based on the long term.  On top of a competitive salary we can offer:-

•     50% discounted meals when you are working
•     Great accommodation – if required
•     25% discount card for you and your friends on your day off
•     Fantastic training and career development if you wish to progress
•     A step into a progressive Company who believe in treating people as a name, not a number

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

•     Preparing and serving our menu to a high standard as per Company specification to ensure our guests return again and again
•     Maintaining food hygiene and health & safety standards within the business and completion of Company paperwork with regards to such standards
•     Receiving deliveries and maintaining the correct storage of food
•     Maintaining and clean and safe kitchen environment

The right person will have a positive hands on approach, good communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Previous experience of working within a busy kitchen is essential however further training and development will be given in house and also in our Development Kitchen in Hertford.  You will need to be eligible to work in the UK with a valid UK bank account and NI number.