Job Description

Are you an experienced Senior Sous Chef?

Are you passionate about food?

Are you looking for an opportunity to shine?

If so, this could be an ideal opportunity for you!

The Copthorne Hotel Newcastle

is seeking an experienced Senior Sous Chef to join our Senior Kitchen team and help lead the team in delivering a high standard of food.

What are we expecting from a Senior Sous Chef?

Guiding and supporting the Kitchen team, ensuring they have the skills required to deliver an excellent standard of food

A hands-on approach, supporting the Head Chef in the day-day running of the Kitchen

Planning menus within cost targets

Controlling food costs and achieving gross profit targets (including monitoring waste)

Ensuring processes are in place to achieve high standards of cleanliness, consistently

Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and Food Safety requirements

What we are looking for

Proven track record as a Sous chef within a quality hotel

Ability to lead and effectively supervise the kitchen team

High standards of hygiene and Health & Safety controls

Knowledge of computerised ordering system

Enthusiastic and motivated with an eye for detail and accuracy

Calm under pressure while maintaining an assertive but professional manner

The ability to work 5 shifts out of 7 on a rota basis, weekend work is included

About the Hotel

Situated on the iconic Newcastle Quayside overlooking the famous River Tyne, the Copthorne Hotel Newcastle is perfect for both the business and leisure traveller. The hotel provides modern guest rooms which combine Standard, Club and Suite accommodation all of which have picturesque riverside views.

Dining facilities at the hotel include The Quay 7 Restaurant which offers an a la carte menu with a variety of seasonal dishes. The Quay 7 bar and outdoor terrace offer an extensive wine list and a selection of beers and spirits, along with a variety of hot beverages.

About the Group

Millennium Hotels and Resorts owns and operates a portfolio of over 120 hotels worldwide. In Europe, our 21 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 four collections; Leng's Collection, M Social 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

For you

We offer a benefits package including:

Cash Health Plan cover option

Career development pathways and regular salary reviews

Employee Discounted Accommodation and F&B discounts worldwide!

Life Assurance, where applicable

Apprenticeship/Placement/Training opportunities

Meals Provided on Duty

Social Events, Wellbeing and Team Activities

Uniform

Length of Service related holiday scheme

Recommend a Friend Scheme, where eligible

... and many more!

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.

To improve compliance with identity document validation, successful applicants will provide their right to work in UK which will be verified using Trust ID Scanners and Software.

To apply

Please forward your CV outlining your suitability for this role.

We anticipate a high level of interest in this role. If you apply, we will aim to respond within 14 days, should we wish to progress with your application. If you don't hear from us, thank you for your interest in the company, we appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person