Chef in Newcastle upon Tyne

Are you passionate about food and able to multi-task your way through a shift? As our Junior Sous/Sous Chef, you'll be a confident chef capable of running the kitchen alongside the Head Chef whilst simultaneously supporting and coaching the more junior team members. Always ready to ‘hit the ground running’ whilst enjoying the fast pace of the kitchen, consistently producing top quality dishes under pressure. We are happy to develop and train any capable and willing Head Chefs of the future! In return we ask for your full concentration and commitment to delivering high quality products to our guests at all times. We are looking for a Junior Sous/Sous Chef to join our experienced and hard-working team in line with the needs of the business.

Responsibilities of a Sous Chef:

• Having a flair and passion for food, leading by example to all junior chefs in all elements of food preparation and service.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge in all government Health and Food Safety legislation including HACCP, ensuring all necessary checks are completed throughout the kitchen (both quality and safety checks).
• Displaying the right temperament to successfully run service in the absence of the Head Chef, promoting teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
• Ensuring our dishes are always at their best & to the standards as agreed with the team but in line with brand expectations, preparing “Dish Recipe Cards” and ensuring all Allergen information is readily available and considered.
• Making sure food items are secure and stored safely - keeping stocks replenished to minimise waste and ensuring that all kitchen equipment and environment are hygienic and working properly.

About the Hotel:

Located in Newcastle Quayside right in the heart of this vibrant city, Copthorne Hotel Newcastle is the perfect base from which to explore. As the only hotel in Newcastle city with the majority of its 156 hotel rooms overlooking the River Tyne, there’s nowhere better in the city to stay with a Quayside view. The classic Newcastle Quayside hotel has a spacious feel, secure on-site parking and the popular Quay 7 Restaurant, with more restaurants, shops and nightlife just a short stroll away in the hustle and bustle of the town centre.

For you:

• We offer a benefits package including: Life Assurance, Cash Health Plan cover option available, Career development pathways and regular salary reviews, Employee Discounted Accommodation and F&B discounts worldwide!
• Apprenticeship/Placement/Training opportunities, Meals Provided on Duty, Cycle to work scheme, Social Events, Wellbeing and Team Activities, Uniform (Laundry / Dry Cleaning for Uniform), Length of Service related holiday scheme, Recommend a Friend Scheme … and many more!

Salary = Up to £31,750.00 per annum. We are an equal opportunities employer. In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.