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Job details
* Job Ref: AM14738
* Branch: Doubletree by Hilton Southampton
* Location: Doubletree by Hilton Southampton, Southampton
* Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary
* Contract type: Permanent
* Hours: Full Time
* Hours per week: 40
* Posted date: 02/09/2025
* Closing date: 04/10/2025
Responsibilities
* Sous Chef will contribute to the production of food items in accordance with instructions from the Head Chef.
* Ensure excellent food hygiene practice is observed in the entire food chain from storage through to preparation and service.
* Ensure HACCP compliance within the kitchen and all Food & Beverage outlets.
* Ensure the kitchen equipment is in working order; report any maintenance issues to Head Chef.
* Assist in the training and development of junior members of the kitchen team and the supervision of the kitchen.
* Manage all aspects of the kitchen including operational, quality, and administrative functions.
* Manage the provision of food to Food and Beverage outlets and act where necessary to ensure compliance with current legislation.
* Assist in positive outcomes from guest queries in a timely and efficient manner.
* Ensure food products are of a good quality and stored correctly.
* Contribute to menu creation by responding to and incorporating guest feedback.
* Ensure the consistent production of high-quality food through all hotel food outlets.
* Manage customer relations, when necessary, in the absence of the Head Chef / Executive Chef.
* Ensure resources support the business needs through the effective management of working rotations.
* Support brand standards through the training and assessment of the Team.
* Sous Chef will manage the kitchen brigade effectively to ensure a well-organized, motivated team.
* Control costs without compromising standards, improving gross profit margins and other departmental and financial targets.
* Assist other departments where necessary and maintain good working relationships.
* Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation.
* Report maintenance, hygiene, and hazard issues - be environmentally aware.
Qualifications and profile
* Passionate and willingness to learn
* Positive attitude and someone who makes guests smile
* Genuinely friendly and caring
* Enjoys working as part of a team
* Ambitious and hard working
* Excellent standards
* Good organisational / time management skills
* Resilient, creative, able to multitask and work under pressure
* Good command of English language to enable communication with the kitchen team
* Ability to work morning, afternoon/evening, and weekends
* Passion for food and able to deliver exceptional customer experiences all the time
Rewards & benefits
* Meals provided whilst on shift
* Sales incentives and initiative rewards
* Discounted / Free use of leisure facilities – “Hotel specific”
* Free Car Parking – “Hotel specific”
* Stays in our hotels at discounted prices or free stays as rewards and recognition incentives
* Opportunities for personal development within the Hotel Group Brand Portfolio
* Fully funded apprenticeships – T&C’s apply
* Annual Holidays entitlements inclusive of Bank Holidays
* Opportunity to buy additional holiday entitlements
* Pension enrolment
Does the role sound like you? If you have the required skill set and experience, apply to join Klarent Hospitality as a Sous Chef.
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