Senior Sous Chef - Banquets

Newstaff Employnent Services is recruiting for a senior Banqueting Sous Chef on behalf of our client based in St Albans.Working for a local prestigious hotel, you will be based in a kitchen specifically for banquets for weddings and events. You will manage the production of high quality food for the Banquets of the Hotel and develop new and exciting menu dishes and formatsEssential Attributes:Previous Sous Chef experience is essential and you must be experienced in catering for large functionsTo be flexible in attitude, approach and in working hours;To report for duty on time;Team player;Effectively prioritise and manage a multi-faceted and changing workload.Must be calm and self motivated with a positive attitude, and have the ability to work in a fast paced environment and under pressure.  Main Responsibilites to include:To assist the Executive Chef in writing standard recipes which allow the Banquets to run at an acceptable food costOversee food purchases, food wastage, portion control, stock rotation and levels on a daily basis to ensure the monthly food cost budget is achieved.Run the banquet kitchen daily operations, keeping the Executive Chef updated of all changes implementedOversee all new menu implementations within the departmentTo work as an individual and as part of a team by leading and directing the preparation of mise-en-place and service for the kitchen to ensure consistent standards are metOrganises and executes menu tastings for large corporate events/social/weddingsAttend daily / weekly BEO meetings and take relevant actionsAssist the Executive Sous /Executive Chef in minimizing payroll costs by maximising productivity and efficient scheduling of colleaguesFully deputise for the Executive Chef / Executive sous chef in his absenceAll other tasks as requiredHours of work: On a rostered basis and will include weekends.Salary: £36,000 pa + Tips + Service ChargeInterested?  Please call Anne Marie on 01727 864777 or email CV to annemarie.harringtonnewstaffemployment.co.uk