Junior Sous Chef

Free use of Gym Facilities + Free Parking + Company Discounts and Benefits + Free Meals on Duty + Uniform + Training & Development Opportunities + Discounted stays across all Michels and Taylor managed properties + Employee Assistance Program including mental health support + Discounts across all IHG branded Hotels Worldwide!

We are a happy and engaged bunch here at Holiday Inn Bolton Centre 85% of our team telling us that they feel proud to work here and 84% would recommend us as an employer.

Join our team here at Holiday Inn Bolton asJunior Sous Chef.

We are a modern, 132-bedroom Hotel located in Bolton town centre. Our work is fast-paced, demanding and centres around the drive to deliver exacting food standards to meet the high expectation of our Guests.

THE ROLE
A Junior Sous Chef will work closely with the Head Chef to manage all aspects of the kitchen to deliver an excellent Guest experience. A Junior Sous Chef will also be required to manage food provisions, assist with guest queries and control costs. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

Manage all aspects of the kitchen including operational, quality and administrative functions

Manage the provision of food to Food and Beverage outlets and taking action where necessary to ensure compliance with current legislation

• Ensure produce is of a good quality and stored correctly
• Contribute to menu creation by responding and incorporating guest feedback
• Ensure the consistent production of high-quality food through the hotel
• Manage customer relations when necessary, in the absence of the Head Chef
• Ensure resources support the business needs through the effective rota management
• Support brand standards through the training and assessment of the team
• Manage the kitchen brigade effectively to ensure a well-organized and motivated team
• Control costs without compromising standards, improving gross profit margins and other departmental and financial targets
• Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships
• Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation

THE PERSON
Always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Relevant qualifications for this role e.g. food hygiene and allergen knowledge
• Leadership, planning and organizing skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• A current, valid, and relevant trade qualification (proof may be required)
• A creative approach to the production of food
• Positive attitude and good communication skills
• Ability to remain clam and collected when working under pressure

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Previous kitchen experience in similar role
• Passion for producing quality food
• Knowledge of current food trends
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

To apply for this role

We are looking to fill this job as soon as possible and aim to come back to you within the next 4 weeks.

In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documentation will be required at interview stage.

No agencies please