Job Description

A unique opportunity to join a fantastic team at Farnham Castle, an award-winning wedding and events venue on the Surrey/Hampshire border, hosting weddings and events throughout the year, and with an excellent reputation for delivering outstanding dining experiences.

Job Title: Sous Chef

Salary: From 36,000 pa - annualised hours at an average of 45 hours per week. Salary dependent upon experience.

Reports To: Head Chef

Offering you the chance to use your creativity and passion to deliver high-quality food for weddings and events, for thousands of guests throughout the year. You will be required to uphold the kitchens reputation ensuring continuing long-term success.

Key Responsibilities:

o Prepare, cook and present menus across a range of events

o Look after particular areas of the kitchen on rotation. Control and responsibility for service.

o Assist the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef in development of new menu items and recipes

o Assist with managing and training junior kitchen staff

o Be aware of profit margins and keep waste to a minimum

o Comply with food hygiene and health & safety regulations and standards, including but not limited to, kitchen equipment, food preparation, allergens, COSHH and manual handling.

o Assist in ordering and receiving deliveries and ensure correct stock rotation

General Responsibilities:

o Be efficient, organised and work well within a team

o Hold the relevant qualifications

o Adhere to company policies

Qualifications/Skills

Relevant qualifications for position

Experience in a similar position desirable

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 36,000.00-42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food On-site parking
Application question(s):

Are you able to commute to Farnham?
Work Location: In person