Sous Chef

  • Job Reference: RBH13987
  • Date Posted: 9 April 2024
  • Recruiter: RBH Management
  • Location: The Principal York, York
  • Salary: On Application
  • Bonus/Benefits: Competitive Salary, with excellent company benefits
  • Sector: Hotels
  • Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

JOIN OUR FAMILY

At RBH we believe our people are our biggest assets and understand the value in putting them first. Our approach to diversity in the workplace, health & wellbeing, sustainability, and individuality sets us apart from our competitors and is one of the reasons we are rated Top 30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality! We are passionate about the industry and always on the lookout for new talent to join us on our journey...

This is an exciting time to join The Principal York, as we go through the latest historic event for this 145 year hotel ... we are rebranding.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SOUS CHEF AT THE PRINCIPAL YORK

What you'll be doing...

Reporting to the Executive Head Chef, we are looking for a talented and passionate Sous Chef to join our Kitchen Brigade. You will support the Head Chef in all aspects of Kitchen management, from Rota planning to stock control and invoicing and ordering to colleague development.

As Sous chef you will have a good knowledge for everything food and have a genuine interest in creating and costing new and exciting dishes to WOW our guests. You will have a natural flair for inspiring creativity and will encourage the team to use their own individuality in everything they do while providing and maintaining a fun, positive and creative atmosphere.

You will have the opportunity to challenge the status quo and bring fresh ideas to the team.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

We hire mostly on personality & potential but here are a few of our requirements...

To succeed in the role of Sous Chef you will need the following qualities and skills.

  • The ability to adhering to the company's rules and regulations on policies and procedures relating to fire, hygiene, health & safety, and licensing regulations
  • The ability to manage various sections of the kitchen, whilst ensuring health & safety standards are met
  • To be flexible in your approach, and able to assist the Sous Chef and any other members of the kitchen brigade when required
  • A team player who thrives in the hustle and bustle of a busy kitchen department
  • Someone who is passionate about food and willing to learn
  • Previous experience in a similar role, at either Chef de Partie of commis level
  • An understanding of quality control and kitchen standards

WHAT WE OFFER

You will have access to a benefits package we believe truly works for our people and enhances our overall culture...

  • Discounted hotel room rates for you and your friends & family
  • Extra days holiday for your birthday
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Pension
  • Free meals on duty saving you over £1000 per year

To learn more about our full benefits package, click here to watch our employee benefits video.


EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

RBH Hospitality Management is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. If at any point throughout our process you require reasonable adjustments, please contact careers@rbhmanagement.com .

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