Sous Chef - Fine Dining

Our client operates a range of exclusive hotels across the picteresque Lake District region. They are currently looking to recruit professional and dynamic Sous Chef to join their team at their fine dining lake view restaurant. Job Description: We are looking for someone who is a strong team player with a proven track record and has the ability to motivate others. You must have good organisation and communication skills in order to support and deputise for the Head Chef. This is the ideal position for a candidate who has experience in 4* + establishments and is looking to take the next step in their career into a high quality Hotel/Restaurant as Sous Chef. Our client are a friendly team and you will be encouraged to grow with them. The Role: - Report directly to the Head Chef, and General Manager in his absence. You will take responsibility for the smooth day to day running of the kitchen, working closely with Head Chef, GM and Restaurant Manager to ensure smooth food service. - Managing the Kitchen catering for up to 90 covers in the restaurant. Banqueting function for up to 120 covers and bar for up to 60 covers and the Lake View lounges & Orangery with 80 covers plus terraces. - Menu development, costing, and tasked with providing an appetising modern flavour - Staff training, with an emphasis on developing a young, enthusiastic and skilled team, to become a destination restaurant of choice for the northern Lake District and wider area. - Maintain and check cleanliness and hygiene, with particular emphasis on maintaining 5 stars for food safety - Financially aware, and able to work to GP costs and achieve budgeted targets. - A broad and exciting role within this growing group of hotels, this is an opportunity to make your mark and for personal growth. Our client is open to sponsoring candidates already in the UK on a Skilled Worker Visa who wish to switch employers. Please note, visa fees and the Immigration Health Surcharge will be the responsibility of the candidate.