Sous Chef - Skipton
- Employer
- The Coniston Hotel
- Location
- Skipton, North Yorkshire
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 26 Oct 2018
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- Sector
- Chef jobs, Head Chef, Junior Sous Chef, Sous Chef
- Job Type
- Full Time
Sous Chef - The Coniston Hotel Country Estate and Spa
The Coniston Hotel Country Estate and Spa offers a fantastic opportunity to anyone looking to join a rapidly growing business with an ambition to be a significant landmark hotel. The 71 bedroom 4 AA star hotel also plays host to a wide array of activities on the 1400 acre estate which includes; a state of the art spa, a Shooting Ground (CPSA Premier standard), voted best Shooting Ground in the UK this year. Falconry Centre, 4x4 Off-Road Experience, Fly-Fishing on the 24 acre lake or River Aire and Archery.
The Huntsman’s Lodge and MacLeod’s restaurant and bar form the heart of the hotel and both offer a wide range of locally produced food. We offer excellent conference and meeting facilities forming the base of unique team building days. Weddings are also a significant part of our business.
We are a family run hotel which is privately owned by the Bannister family, who are involved in the day to day running of the business.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supports the Head Chef to deliver consistently excellent quality food
- Deputy for the Head Chef
- Determines the ingredients and equipment to be kept in the kitchen’s inventory
- Orders stock and conducts stock takes
- Assists with the supervision of kitchen staff
- Delegates tasks to kitchen staff
- Supports the training of kitchen staff
- Supports the maintenance of budgetary targets
- Ensures that health and safety standards are maintained in the kitchen
- Contributes to menu planning
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL
- Must have a passion and love for food
- Must have a proven track record as both a team leader and a team player
- Must be proactive, not reactive
- Must be an excellent communicator acting as a role model for junior staff
- Previous experience of working as a Sous Chef in a large hotel AA* Hote
- NVQ level 2 catering qualification
DESIRABLE
- Experience of working as a Sous Chef in a four star hotel (preferably AA rosette standard)
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