At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist the Head Chef in running a vibrant kitchen and creating delicious dishes.
- Company: Join the Copthorne Hotel Newcastle, a lively hub in the heart of the city.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, meals on duty, discounts, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Exciting career development opportunities in a renowned hotel group.
- Why this job: Perfect opportunity to grow your culinary skills and make an impact in a dynamic kitchen.
- Qualifications: Previous kitchen experience and a passion for food preparation and teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 30750 - 30750 £ per year.
The Copthorne Hotel Newcastle Upon Tyne is seeking an experienced Junior Sous Chef to assist the Head Chef in running the kitchen operation. Whether you have experience or are looking for the next step in your career, the Copthorne Hotel Newcastle wants to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Working closely with the Head Chef, taking responsibility for kitchen brigade when in charge of the kitchen shift.
- Supervising receipt of deliveries, undertaking delivery controls and authorising acceptance by signature and overseeing correct storage of goods received.
- Ensuring that when staff operate and clean the kitchen equipment they adhere strictly to correct procedures and comply with hygiene and safety requirements.
- To check the standard of all food before it leaves the kitchen, to ensure that agreed standards of presentation and service are adhered to.
- To adhere to all regulations relating to Health & Safety, Hotel rules and regulations, Food Safety and Emergency procedures.
- To agree standards of food preparation and presentation with Head Chef and assist in the planning of creative menus within cost targets and to prescribed quality standards.
- To assist the Head Chef in the training of new and existing staff, maintaining training records and utilising the set review and appraisal system.
Experience & Qualifications
- Previous experience in the Hotel industry.
- Outstanding experience in the kitchen with food preparation and people management.
- Proven culinary skills.
Other Skills
- Enthusiastic and motivated, with a good eye for detail and accuracy.
- The role also relies on developing a relationship with other departments in the hotel, hence it is crucial you are able to communicate effectively to ensure control measures are understood and adhered to.
Benefits
- Group Personal Pension Plan
- Life Assurance
- Meals Provided on Duty
- Employee Discounted Accommodation
- Employee Discount on Food & Beverage and Hotel Restaurants
- Friends and Family (discounted) Accommodation Rate
- Length of Service related holiday scheme
- Uniform (Laundry / Dry Cleaning for Uniform)
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Long Service Awards
- Employee of the Month / Year
- Recommend a Friend Scheme
- Enhanced Paternity Leave
As well as real opportunities to develop and gain promotion within the industry. 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.
Salary £30,750.00
Junior Sous Chef employer: Millennium Hotels & Resorts New Zealand
The Copthorne Hotel Newcastle Upon Tyne is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture in the heart of Newcastle with stunning views of the River Tyne. Employees benefit from a comprehensive package that includes meals on duty, discounted accommodation, and opportunities for career advancement within a global hotel group. With a commitment to training and development, as well as a supportive environment, this role is perfect for those looking to grow their culinary skills while enjoying the dynamic atmosphere of a bustling city.
Contact Details:
Millennium Hotels & Resorts New Zealand Recruitment Team
