Banqueting Sous Chef - Glasgow

Banqueting Sous Chef - Gleddoch House Hotel and Spa

REPORTING TO: Head Chef

KEY LIAISON: All departments/employees

JOB TYPE: Full Time

SCOPE & MAIN PURPOSE

Gleddoch, one of the most prestigious hotel, golf and spa resorts located in Renfrewshire is recruiting a Banqueting Sous Chef to join our existing team. Gleddoch is a 70-bedroom hotel, golf course, luxurious spa with food and beverage outlets.

The ideal candidate must be someone who has vast experience working within a fresh food background and can display their passion for food through the variable dishes they can create.

The position of Sous Chef at Gleddoch is a demanding one and will not be right for everyone, it will be attractive to candidates who want to take on a long term challenge and be part of the development journey that we are proudly embarking on.

Part of the challenge will be to assist with the development of menus offering unique dining experiences to guests and visitors. Training, development & consistent performance managing of junior chefs will be a large part of the Sous Chef role, it’s the only way in which we can truly build a successful team.

The candidate that is right for Gleddoch will be used to working with volume, have experience in a 3 or 4 star hotel and will be able to prove previous commitment through length of service and personal achievements. The successful candidate will need excellent organisational skills to ensure that the kitchen department is equipped, prepared and ready to service the business on hand. Forward planning will be essential to ensure that the goals and vision of the hotel are met.

GENERAL

• Comply with the company codes of conduct at all times.
• Familiarise yourself with the company policies and procedures plus employee handbook and lead by example in demonstrating behaviours that we expect all employees to display.
• Perform other tasks at the level of the role as directed by your line manager in pursuit of the achievement of business goals.
• Have the desire and ability to improve your knowledge and abilities through on-going training and development.
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team with colleagues from different viewpoints, cultures and countries.
• Produce reports as required/requested by your line manager.
• Attend business reviews/board meetings as appropriate and actively contribute to all internal meetings.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and awareness of all policies and procedures relating to health, hygiene and fire safety.
• Familiarise yourself with emergency and evacuation procedures.

ALL EMPLOYEES

• To attend training when required.
• To be responsible for your own personal development at work and strive to be the best in what you do, taking care and pride in your work.
•  To participate in your annual review discussion and any subsequent conversations to review performance and objectives.
• To have a flexible approach to the hours you are required to work.
• To be fully aware of and adhere to the health and safety regulations concerning your employment and promote a safe environment for yourself, your colleagues and our guests.

Due to the nature of our business this is by no means a complete listing of the responsibilities of the role and you may be asked to complete other duties as a result of a business need.
Ideally the successful candidate will have experience working in a Hotel accounts department and have a good understanding of the operational procedures throughout a hotel business.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• A great place to work
• A rate of pay that exceeds national minimum wage
• A full uniform
• Discounted food, beverage and accommodation rates
•  Discounted Spa treatments
• Discounted access to the leisure facilities
• Discounted access to the 18-hole championship golf course

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

If this job ticks all the boxes for you and you can deliver the high standards that are expected from a hotel such as Gleddoch come and talk to us.