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Sous Chef - Skipton

Employer
The Coniston Hotel
Location
Skipton, North Yorkshire
Salary
Competitive + benefits
Closing date
14 Feb 2019

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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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