Senior Sous Chef

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 formats Essential Attributes: Previous Sous Chef experience is essential and you must be experienced in catering for large functions To 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 cost Oversee 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 implemented Oversee all new menu implementations within the department To 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 met Organises and executes menu tastings for large corporate events/social/weddings Attend daily / weekly BEO meetings and take relevant actions Assist the Executive Sous /Executive Chef in minimizing payroll costs by maximising productivity and efficient scheduling of colleagues Fully deputise for the Executive Chef / Executive sous chef in his absence All other tasks as required Hours of work: On a rostered basis and will include weekends. Salary: £36, pa + Tips + Service Charge Interested? Please call Anne Marie on or email CV to