Job title: Hotel Sous Chef – 4 days on 3 days off Salary: Up to 38,000 GBP Location: Thorpeness, Suffolk Accommodation provided: Yes, on an all-inclusive basis Charge for accommodation: 71 GBP per week Type of contract: Permanent - working 4 days on 3 days off per week Workplace description: Situated on the sunny Suffolk Heritage Coast, this hote offers modern rooms with picturesque views. Traditional and modern dishes are available, and guests can dine on the terrace or in the gardens during summer. A range of award-winning beers and wines are available. The surrounding area is famous for its music, poetry and literary festivals. Main duties and responsibilities: To deputise in the Head Chef's absence. To ensure that all chefs des parties are familiar with the day's requirements. To ensure that the necessary stocks are on hand at the right quality and quantity. To ensure that fair discipline is maintained. To ensure that all staff are treated fairly and with commonly accepted courtesy. To ensure that timetables, leave rosters and attendance registers are up-to-date. To ensure that all statutory, as well as company, hygiene regulations are being strictly adhered to. To ensure that all maintenance problems are timeously reported and followed up. To ensure that all communications between restaurant and kitchen run smoothly. To ensure that each cook receives the correct orders for the appropriate tables. To ensure that each dish leaving the kitchen is checked for quality, quantity, presentation and correct temperature. To ensure that the dining room/ restaurant personnel are "standing by" when delicate dishes are served. To ensure that regular on-the-job training is carried out so that subordinate staff perform their duties correctly. To attend seminars and training courses as and when directed. To further your own knowledge of management methods and principles to ensure future advancement and further upgrading in management standards for the profession as a whole. Essential criteria: You will have experience of: Working in a hotel to a very high standard using only fresh ingredients. Ability to work a variety of shifts on a rota Have a passion for and genuine interest in food Have a mature and pleasant manner Be a team player Be able to work under pressure in a busy kitchen Rosette experience would be advantageous. Important Notes: 1. Applications should be made by email. 2. Applications should be in Word format only and in ENGLISH! 3. DDH Recruitment Ltd does not charge work seekers for its services. 4. All workers will be subject to UK taxation. Please be aware that if you apply for this vacancy then you have given permission under Data Protection (GDPR) for DDH Recruitment Ltd to work with your enclosed information and CV content and to share these details with our clients. We take the receipt of your CV as your permission to proceed with your application. If you do not wish DDH Recruitment Ltd to use your details with our clients, please contact us as soon as possible