Sous Chef - Weekends Only in Banbridge

In collaboration with Warner Media, Linen Mill Studios has developed the world’s only licensed Game of Thrones Studio Tour at their Banbridge studios where a significant proportion of the globally renowned series was filmed. Our team plays a pivotal role in ensuring that Game of Thrones Studio Tour is internationally recognised as a must-see attraction and by making an important contribution to our core mission, vision and values.

Are you looking for a better work/life balance? Do you want to be part of an exceptional team producing high quality food for visitors?

The Sous Chef will prepare and cook dishes to the recognised standard in line with our mission to serve food that is authentic, fresh and sustainable. The post holder is required to adhere to all Health and Safety and Food Safety regulations at all times. They must be able to work collaboratively and be confident to act on their own initiative with a positive, can-do attitude and a flexible approach.

• Supporting the Head Chef in the overall management of the kitchen
• Ability to lead the kitchen team in the absence of the Head Chef
• Helping the Head Chef to develop new dishes and seasonal menus
• Run the kitchen to the required standard
• Direct the tasks and training of chef de parties, commis chefs and kitchen assistants working in the appointed section
• Open and close the kitchen for service
• Comply with all health and safety procedures and standards including adherence to food information regulations, allergens and food safety checks
• Completing food orders and stock management in the absence of the Head Chef
• Maintain the cleanliness of all kitchens and surrounding working areas
• Ensure food is covered and stored correctly to minimise waste and comply with health and safety requirements
• Record food waste accurately
• Perform other general tasks to support effective food service delivery
• Comply with legal and business requirements and maintain an excellent standard of health and safety, fire safety and general hygiene and report any health and safety issues to line managers
• Undertake all necessary training in line with industry regulations and maintain the highest standard of food hygiene and health and safety practices

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALITIES

• Previous experience in a kitchen role ideally at Sous Chef level
• NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking
• Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene (or equivalent)
• Reliable and flexible
• Experience in high volume catering

Employee discount, Free parking, On-site parking