Sous Chef, Glasgow Pond Hotel, Glasgow

Posted on January 18, 2017 | Start date January 18, 2017

Salary:A competitive salary of up to £25,000 negotiable, depending on skills and experience Uniform Meal on duty Complimentary car parking Training & development Pension scheme Lifestyle benefits Food & Beverage and accommodation discounts at hotels within the Portland Hotel Group
Duration:Permanent
Hours:As required
Days:5 days from 7
Holidays:Statutory (28 days p/a)
Bedrooms:137
Covers:Lunch: vary; Dinner: to 100; Functions: 40 + weddings per year
Food type:brasserie & bar, and 3 conference & banqueting rooms with 40+ weddings per year.
Full-time chefs:5 chefs plus kitchen porters
Accommodation:Live out
Job description:

We are currently recruiting a Sous Chef for our three star Glasgow Pond Hotel with 137 bedrooms.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for preparing great food and enjoy leading a dedicated team of Chefs and Kitchen Porters of approximately 10 people. Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure is essential. This role will involve leading and managing the team effectively in the absence of the Head Chef.

Applicants must have:

•Previous experience in a similar role as Sous Chef/equivalent
•Ability assist with writing and costing creative menus reflecting customer needs and seasonality
•Ability to support standards through effective training and coaching of team members
•Effective management of resources by monitoring efficiency of the team and rosters
•Previous experience of performance management and ability to motivate the team to achieve excellent standards, consistently
•Thorough knowledge of food safety and health & safety standards and high standard of Kitchen hygiene
•Combined experience of restaurant, bar and banqueting/wedding catering operations
•Proven track record in managing food cost percentage and ability to control costs within the departmental budget
•Excellent organisation skills
•Basic IT skills, including knowledge of Word and email systems, etc
•Experience of an on-line ordering system is advantageous
•Authorisation to work in the UK
•Flexibility to work shifts as the business requires, which includes early mornings, evenings and weekend work, 40+ per week

How to apply:

Please forward your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role

Thank you in advance for your interest in Portland Hotels. If you apply for this vacancy we will aim to respond to you within 14 days if we wish to progress with your application. If you don't hear from us, we wish to thank you in advance for the opportunity to consider your application.

Work for partners:

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Contact details:recruitment@pondhotel.com | www.glasgowpondhotel.com
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