About this role
The role of Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef Team and has a primary responsibility for overseeing and supervising production of food for DO & CO. You will work hard to promote the company’s culture, mission, and values. You will act as a team leader and motivator for the whole team using interpersonal skills and be a clear communicator. You will be responsible for supervising, training, evaluating, coaching, and counseling the team ensuring compliance with company standards.
Working closely with the Executive Chef team to ensure that consistent quality products are produced following all DO & CO standards as well designing, developing, and presenting new menu designs as per the customers’ needsDay to day managing and supporting of the Kitchen team with all internal employee relations, agency usage and recording of cost/hours as well as the overall operationBeing a role model, ready to roll up your sleeves and the lead the team in the absence of the Head Chef to deal with a hands-on approach to ensure effective dispatch of all flights with accurate specificationsInstilling a culture of job pride and ownership and motivate the team to have the ability to adapt to stressful situations and deal with any emergencies or last-minute changes to productionPlanning production to the daily schedule and ensuring the exceptional DO & CO quality is maintained at its highest level with maximum efficiency in accordance with DO & CO regulations as set by the Quality Assurance teamEstablishing production of recipes that align with the set pricing structure and customer budget as well as controlling food costsForward, strategic thinking leader always looking to exceed targets and expectations of the unit whilst maintaining the collectiveness of the team and culture of DO & CO (OTIF performance is maintained)Ensuring operations adhere to all SOP’s and ALL relevant Critical Control Points, Health and Safety, Food safety and all legal requirementsConstantly performing quality control checks to ensure specifications are met on raw materials and finished productsTo build and maintain excellent working relationships with all departments, ensuring the provision of a positive and professional service that elevates the DO & CO reputation and any highlighted problems have an implemented solutionDefining systems of working to ensure quality of product, problems are resolved with solutions and continuous improvement initiatives are instigatedDriving success by proactively managing team performance, provide development and succession planning opportunitiesTaking responsibility for all your actions, support your team, and celebrate successes as a family
Role model ability, leading a large team, ready to roll up your sleeves and do what is needed to give our customers the best service with a problem-solving mentalityPrevious experience as a Sous ChefConfidence in taking the lead as at times you will be required to manage the departmentPassion for high-end cuisine, love for food and motivation to deliver exceptional serviceWell presented, professional individual with a can-do, positive attitude that indulges in team successThe ability to be a positive change champion for DO & CO, identifying key impact areas and priorities and supporting change programmes and strategies in order to gain optimal resultsMeticulous attention to detail and data driven with the ability to influence different departments to suggest, implement and track solutionsBuild strong relationships with the team, mentoring and motivating, creating a team spirit, encouraging them to be at their bestYou are a clear and engaging communicator, strong written and verbal English, and will use a variety of methods to keep the team well informedFlexible in the way you think, making decisions efficiently and handling change to ensure everything we do is right for our customers and the DO & CO familyHave a great understanding and working knowledge of Operations and be the expert in delivering practical actions for its improvement by taking a hands-on approach We believe that our employees are the driving force behind our success and strive to create a positive and supportive work environment. As a member of our team, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:
Competitive salaryOn-site roleEnjoy perks by referring your friends through our Refer a Friend SchemeSave money and time with On-Site Free MealsExpand your skills and knowledge through our in-house training opportunities.A business where you can have a real impact, we’re not afraid of new ideas!Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationallyThe opportunity to work with and represent one of the most innovative players in the luxury global gourmet entertainment marketDO&CO is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
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