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 re 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.
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 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 center. For art and music lovers, the Copthorne Hotel Newcastle is ideally situated near the Newcastle Train Station, the Metro Radio Arena, SAGE Gateshead, and the Baltic Arts Centre. Newcastle United Football Club, Beamish Open-Air Museum, the Millennium Bridge, and Newcastle's only Michelin star restaurant are all also within easy reach.
About the Group
Millennium Hotels and Resorts owns and operates a portfolio of over 120 hotels worldwide. In Europe, our 24 hotels provide the perfect gateway to explore landmark locations, with many iconic attractions and business hubs close by.
Properties under the group are placed into three collections; Leng's Collection, Millennium Collection and Copthorne Collection. Each collection has its own distinct personality, character, and clearly defined hotel brands within it; tailored to suit different types of guests
Benefits
We offer a benefits package including:
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
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Contact Details:
Millennium Hotels & Resorts New Zealand Recruitment Team
