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Sous Chef at Inghams
Ski Resort: Tignes/Val d'Isère , France
What you will be doing
- Assisting the Head Chef in all aspects of the kitchen operation, ensuring that the standards and quality of catering are maintained
- Monitoring and mentoring other members of the kitchen team.
- Deputising for the Head Chef in their absence and supervising kitchen team ensuring high standards and professionalism
- Assisting with the preparation of meals in accordance with the company’s menu following the guidelines and policies regarding food service
- Helping plan necessary menus for guests with allergies, intolerances & dietary requirements
- Ensuring the kitchen complies with local legislation at all times including safety & cleanliness
- Working as a team during each shift to ensure excellent work practices and efficiencies
- Implementation of Health & Safety incl. COSHH legislation and Food Hygiene best practices
- In conjunction with the Head Chef oversee the performance of all junior kitchen staff and provide continuous training to ensure that the required standards are being met
- Encouraging a good team and working environment by mentoring and monitoring junior staff to aid their personal and professional development
- Managing the cleaning, preparation and closedown of kitchen after each shift
- Ensuring all kitchen entrances, fire exits are clear of rubbish and pathways are regularly cleared of snow/ice
- Assisting with catering deliveries when required and cross-checking orders and quality reject any sub-standard items
- Showing due diligence with regards to ordering, stock consumption and waste control
- Maintaining your uniform to company standards throughout the season whilst monitoring uniform standards of junior staff
- Co-leading the weekly staff meeting to ensure you are fully briefed on the following week’s arrivals and any other important information
- Assisting with the cleaning, preparation and closedown of kitchen at the end of the season
- Assisting Head Chef with any additional duties as required e.g. stock takes, paperwork, budget management
- Helping to ensure that guest expectations are exceeded
What type of person are we looking for
- Proven ability within the catering industry
- NVQ L2 in Hospitality/Catering/Food Service or above (desirable)
- Customer service experience
- Enthusiastic, lively, sociable, friendly and a team player
- Previous seasonal experience (desirable)
- Flexible and adaptable approach to roles, responsibilities and working hours
- Keen to train and share knowledge with more junior members of the kitchen team.
What’s important to us: Our Company Values
- Be Passionate in everything we do
- Work together as a United team
- Be innovative embracing and driving change
- Trusted, open and honest
- Stand out and be distinctive