Sous Chef

Are you passionate about food and able to multi-task your way through a shift..? As our Sous Chef, you'll be a confident chef capable of running the kitchen alongside Head Chef whilst simultaneously supporting and coaching the more junior team members. Always ready to 'hit the ground running' whilst enjoying the fast pace of the kitchen, consistently producing top quality dishes under pressure. We are happy to develop and train any capable and willing Head Chefs of the future! In return we ask for your full concentration and commitment to delivering high quality products to our guests at all times. We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our experienced and hard working team in line with the needs of the business.

Responsibilities of a Sous Chef

• Having a flair and passion for food, leading by example to all junior chefs in all elements of food preparation and service
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge in all government Health and Food Safety legislation, including HACCP, ensuring all necessary checks are completed throughout the kitchen (both quality and safety checks)
• Displaying the right temperament to successfully run service in the absence of Head Chef, promoting team work and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments
• Ensuring our dishes are always at their best and to the standards as agreed with the team but in line with brand expectations, preparing "Dish Recipe Cards" and ensuring all Allergen information is readily available
• Making sure food items are secured and stored safely - keeping stocks replenished to minimise waste and ensuing that all kitchen equipment and environment are hygienic and working properly

About the Hotel
Located in Newcastle Quayside right in the heart of this vibrant city, Copthorne Hotel Newcastle is the perfect base from which to explore. As the only hotel in Newcastle city with majority of its 156 hotel rooms overlooking the River Tyne, there’s nowhere better in the city to stay with a Quayside view. The classic Newcastle Quayside hotel has a spacious feel, secure on-site parking and the popular Quay 7 Restaurant, with more restaurants, shops and nightlife just a short stroll away in the hustle and bustle of the town center. For art and music lovers, the Copthorne Hotel Newcastle is ideally situated near the Newcastle Train Station, the Metro Radio Arena, SAGE Gateshead, and the Baltic Arts Centre. Newcastle United Football Club, Beamish Open-Air Museum, the Millennium Bridge, and Newcastle’s only Michelin star restaurant are all also within easy reach.

About the Group
Millennium Hotels and Resorts owns and operates a portfolio of over 120 hotels worldwide. In Europe, our 21 hotels provide the perfect gateway to explore landmark locations, with many iconic attractions and business hubs close by.

Properties under the group are placed into four collections; Leng’s Collection, M Social Collection, Millennium Collection and Copthorne Collection. Each collection has its own distinct personality, character and clearly defined hotel brands within it; tailored to suit different types of guests

For you
We offer a benefits package including:

· Life Assurance

· Cash Health Plan cover option available

· Career development pathways and regular salary reviews

· Employee Discounted Accommodation and F&B discounts worldwide!

· Apprenticeship/Placement/Training opportunities

· Meals Provided on Duty

· Cycle to work scheme

· Social Events, Wellbeing and Team Activities

· Uniform (Laundry / Dry Cleaning for Uniform)

· Length of Service related holiday scheme

· Recommend a Friend Scheme

… and many more!

Salary up to £30,750.00 per annum based on 40 hours 5/7

We are an equal opportunities employer.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

To improve compliance with identity document validation, successful applicants will provide their right to work in UK which will be verified using Trust ID Scanners and Software.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you then please, apply now!

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