Junior Sous Chef - Motherwell

Junior Sous Chef - The Grill, Dakota Eurocentral

The Grill in Dakota Eurocentral, is seeking a hard-working professional chef for the role of Junior Sous Chef. We are centrally located off the M8 by Motherwell, just a 15min drive from Glasgow, and 25-30mins from Livingston or Falkirk with ample free parking. 

CONTRACT & PAY RATE

This is a permanent, full-time contract with earnings of £24,000 per annum.

ABOUT DAKOTA

Dakota is a lifestyle brand known for our stylish bedrooms, brasserie Grill's and destination cocktail bars. We attract individuals who are passionate about service and like to do the simple things brilliantly. We currently have three hotels in Scotland and our new build property in Leeds.

The heart and soul of our Hotel, is our award-winning bar and restaurant. Delivering a brasserie style of service, The Grill at Dakota is profiled for having a seasonal menu and take pride in using the best ingredients possible.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be confident in supporting to run a busy kitchen and be able to work in at least 3 sections.
• Have proven leadership skills to train junior members of the team and run a kitchen in a manner which motivates the team.
• Contribute to menu development with innovative new dishes.
• Prepare, cook, and present all dishes to the Dakota standard.
• Be committed to working wholeheartedly as part of the team, effectively communicating with all members of the kitchen and front of house team.
• Adhere to all Health & Safety and Food Hygiene legislation.
• Display a willingness to learn and support across different areas of the Kitchen.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• At least three years’ experience as a Chef de Partie or above at a quality establishment
• Passion for creating dishes using seasonal ingredients and fresh produce
• Be able to work any 5 days out of 7
• Previous qualifications in Food Safety are preferred, although training in Health & Safety, Allergens, and Food Hygiene standards and procedures will be given
• Commitment to driving our ethos of doing the simple things brilliantly

If you do not meet these requirements, we welcome speculative applications for other roles.

HOW TO APPLY

If your aspirations are not merely to take the next step on the career ladder, but to develop within a company who value their guests and their people then there is only one place for you. You’ll love Dakota.

For more information, please:

• see our website for our current menus
• like our Facebook pages

Please email us your cover letter and CV to apply, and with any questions you may have.