Sous Chef, The Chester Hotel, Grampian

The Chester Hotel is a privately owned 55 bedroom hotel situated in Aberdeen.

As Sous Chef you must have a strong kitchen background. Experience in kitchens up to minimum of 2-3AA Rosettes and Michelin exposure is ideal. You should be an experienced sous, producing only the best, using fresh local ingredients and have the confidence to run your own kitchen in the absence of the head chef. Sous Chef should be really passionate about your work and able to bring creative ideas to the team, presenting food to the highest standard at all times. The right candidate will also be able to take a proactive approach within the kitchen, ensuring the team always strive for more.

This is a truly fantastic chance to work in a stunning new property with a very well equipped kitchen where the emphasis is on strong teamwork. There is great opportunity to develop new skills and techniques and to progress up the career ladder within the hotel.

The Sous Chef will be working alongside the Executive Chef and Head Chef and primary roles will be to manage the preparation, cooking, and presentation of the dishes. The Sous Chef must already have considerable experience as it is an important role that comes with a lot of freedom.

The Sous Chef requirements are:
• Currently in this role or have considerable experience as a sous chef or Senior Sous chef
• Enthusiasm and positive attitude
• Dedication to work long hours when necessary
• Be very knowledgeable in his/her speciality
• Able to give orders
• Able to carry out orders handed down from Head Chef
• Ability to work under pressure
• Able to run the kitchen in the absence of Head Chef
• Previous experience of 5 star environment would be an advantage
• Ability to interact with guests
• Have excellent leadership and communication skill
• Ensuring that all kitchen stations deliver to the required standard with the support of the Executive Head Chef
• Ensuring that health and safety, food hygiene and fire prevention regulations are adhered to
• Assisting in food ordering, purchasing and rotating
• Training and developing staff
• Have good knowledge of pastry preparation

Please apply with a copy of your updated CV and reference details to Kevin Dalgleish.

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