Total 549 sous chef job vacancies in F&B / Tourism / Hospitality category in 63 Hatfild Road, St Albans, Hert, United Kingdom, AL1 4JE

Are you an aspiring Sous Chef with experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment with an emphasis on fresh and seasonal produce? Looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Then join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Sous Chef.

The Role


Leading the team in the smooth running of the kitchen operation.
Develop nutritious and diet sensitive meals for residents and their requirements.
Menu design and planning.
Managing stock control and adhering to food cost guidelines.
Ensure compliance with both Food Safety and Health and Safety in the kitchen.
Training, supervising, and developing a team to help them make the most of their potential.


Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family


Alternate weekend and social working hours
Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements* (*where applicable)
Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
Annual purchase holiday scheme
Wellbeing support
Wagestream- access your wages at any-time


Career Development
We have our own Catering Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new Catering Staff and we will give you all that’s needed to have a successful career as a Chef with us. Our high quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us.
We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. When you join Care UK you’ll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.
We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.

Job Description

Support chef and kitchen operations in ensuring the efficient preparation for all aspects in the kitchen

Assist in manage and handle all purchase requests, market list order and recipe costing

Assist in food production from start and get delivered to the table; be in control of the step-by-step preparation to ensure highest food quality are met

Adhere to all standards of food presentation, production, and portioning controls.

Complies and ensures food hygiene policies are strictly adhered

Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and sanitation in and around all culinary work areas.

Provide accurate recipes with appropriate training to the junior staff/cooks enabling them to deliver consistent food product.

Estimate food consumption to schedule purchases and requisition of raw materials. Minimize waste and spoilage to expenses in line with budget.

Prepare efficient daily work list and train the cooks to produce mise en place with sense of priority and time management

Be willing to undertake additional duties and responsibilities of work outside the normal daily routine but within the overall job scope of this position

Maintain high standards of grooming for oneself and subordinates ensuring good customer relations are mainteained at all times.

Requirements

Certificate in Culinary

3 years of experience in a hotel

Relevant experience and knowledge in food cost

Able to work shift work and/or weekends and public holidays

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Sous Chef. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus asSous Chefwill be tosupportthe head chef in leading a culinary team that provides a nutritionally balanced, comprehensive,and high-quality culinary service, which contributes to the overall well-being of the residents and is achieved withinbudget. Other responsibilitieswillinclude: Preparing modified diets that look appealing and are well-balanced and in accordance with IDDSI guidance. Supervising and directing the work of culinary staff, as directed by the Head Chef, providing instruction and demonstration to unqualified staff on simple food preparation activities. Understandingthe principles of safe food handling to ensure that all food preparation undertaken in the kitchen meets the highest hygiene standards. Supporting all culinary team members in fully understanding the Avery Food safety management system. ABOUT YOU To be successful in your application, you must live our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability in all that you do. Our ideal candidatemust: Hold a relevant catering qualification City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent. Have a minimum of 1 year of catering experience. Demonstratecompassionandcommitmentto the delivery of high-quality culinary services to residents. Be able to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice. ABOUT AVERY At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike. Please note this role will require: ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK. This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

· Support the Executive Chef and the team in ensuring smooth daily operations.

· Assist Chefs with creation and preparation of local & western cuisine/ cold kitchen

· Check that quantity and quality of items ordered are received and stored in proper conditions

· Requisition all food items from the stores for functions as required, in conjunction with Executive Chef.

· Ensure safe and proper use of equipment at all times and to give guidance to all culinary colleagues.

· Work closely and cooperates with other chefs, superiors, colleagues and subordinates in order to achieve highest possible satisfaction of food items

Job Requirements

· At least 3 years relevant experience

· Team player but also able to work independently

· Customer oriented with a pleasant disposition

· Able to multi task and thrive in a fast paced environment

· Able to work on rotating shifts, weekends and public holiday

JOB SUMMARY

Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while assisting in leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maximizing the financial performance in all areas of responsibility. Assists in supervising all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high quality product is produced. Responsible for guiding and developing staff including direct reports. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved. Areas of responsibility comprise overseeing all food preparation areas (e.g., banquets, room service, restaurants, bar/lounge and employee cafeteria) and all support areas (e.g., dish room and purchasing) as applicable.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Assisting in Leading Kitchen Operations for Property

• Provides direction for all day-to-day operations.
• Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence or determine appropriate replacement to fill gaps.
• Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Serving as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
• Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
• Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.
• Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an "open door" policy and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.
• Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.

Setting and Maintaining Goals for Culinary Function and Activities

• Develops and implements guidelines and control procedures for purchasing and receiving areas.
• Establishes goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
• Communicates the importance of safety procedures, detailing procedure codes, ensuring employee understanding of safety codes, monitoring processes and procedures related to safety.
• Manages department controllable expenses including food cost, supplies, uniforms and equipment.
• Participates in the budgeting process for areas of responsibility.
• Knows and implements the brand's safety standards.

Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met

• Provides direction for menu development.
• Monitors the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Determines how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays.
• Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.
• Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.
• Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.
• Ensures employees maintain required food handling and sanitation certifications.
• Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.
• Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

• Provides and supports service behaviors that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
• Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
• Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.
• Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.
• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
• Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.
• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service. Establishes guidelines so employees understand expectations and parameters. Ensures employees receive on-going training to understand guest expectations.
• Reviews comment cards, guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement.

Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities

• Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably.
• Trains kitchen associates on the fundamentals of good cooking and excellent plate presentations.
• Administers the performance appraisal process for direct report managers.
• Interacts with the Banquet Chef and Catering department on training regarding food knowledge and menu composition.
• Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals and or managers.
• Manages employee progressive discipline procedures for areas of responsibility.
• Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and supports the Peer Review Process.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provides information to executive teams, managers and supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Job Highlights

• Learn about Wines
• European French Cuisine
• Fun Team

Job Description

• Lead in the creation, preparation and design of all food menus

• Lead in R&D of new dishes

• Produce high quality plates both design and taste wise

• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards

• Fill in for the Head Chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary

• Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation

• Manage and train kitchen staff, establish working schedule and assess staff’s performance

• Order supplies to stock inventory appropriately

• Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards

• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

Job requirements:

· Able to prepare and cook and plate menu dishes independently

· Experience in European cuisine will be great advantage

· Handle full-house crowd pressure and fulfil orders on time

· Experience in handling private dining events/ birthday dinners/ company seminars etc. will be good advantage

· Trained in food safety and hygiene

· Understand fire and workplace safety principles

· Willing to assist in front-end operations (if needed)

Other information:

· Staff meals

· Transportation claims (when applicable)

· AWS, AL, ML

· Medical and dental benefits

· Small and close-knit team

· 5.5 day

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you!

As a Sous Chef at Miller & Carter - St Albans , you will have a passion for serving great food, training great people and leaving a smile on our guests faces. You’ll run a section, ensuring your team are working together as one and you will be the person to step up in leading the team in the absence of the Head Chef. Does this sound like you?

Join us at Miller and Carter, the home of the Steak Geeks. We take the bull by the horns. Picture perfect steaks, butchered, aged and cooked to perfection. We add a special touch to every occasion. If you fancy yourself as a steak geek, we want to hear from you.

All management employees are enrolled onto our unique and industry leading 3 day Steak School, and we are proud as the ONLY restaurant chain to be awarded ‘The Masters of Steak' accreditation.


WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Flexible shifts to work around your lifestyle!
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter or a family roast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered.
• 20% discount off all of our brands for friends and family.
• Wagestream – a financial toolkit that helps you manage your finances and allows you to access your earned pay when you need it.
• Opportunities to grow with paid for qualifications.
• Opportunity for progression; on average 200 Chefs are promoted to Head Chef every year.
• Discounts on gym memberships.
• Team Socials – work hard, play hard!

On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS SOUS CHEF YOU’LL…

• Be driven to smash targets with your team.
• Train and inspire your team to deliver food to be proud of.
• Support your Head Chef with food ordering, food preparation and stock control.
• Have mastered the art of working with a branded menu.
• Have confidence in managing Chefs and the wider Kitchen Team.
• Oversee that your team conforms to health and hygiene regulations.

Haven't got a CV to hand? Don't worry you don't need a CV to apply

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POSITION: Chef
TYPE: Full-time
EMPLOYER: The Greenhouse Wanda Beach
LOCATION: Cronulla NSW 2230
SALARY: $73,200 P/A
ABOUT US:
The Greenhouse Wanda Beach is a vibrant, beachside restaurant renowned for its fresh, contemporary cuisine and warm, welcoming atmosphere. We take pride in offering a diverse menu crafted with high-quality, locally sourced ingredients. As our business continues to grow, we are seeking a dedicated and passionate Chef to lead and elevate our culinary offerings, ensuring an exceptional dining experience for every guest.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
We are looking for an experienced and skilled Chef to join our kitchen team. The ideal candidate will take a leading role in food preparation and presentation, contribute to menu development, and maintain high standards of quality and efficiency in our kitchen operations. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while upholding the restaurant’s commitment to excellence.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare and cook a diverse range of dishes to the highest standards, following restaurant recipes and guidelines.
Lead the kitchen team during shifts, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication.
Create and develop new menu items, including seasonal specials, with a focus on creativity and customer preferences.
Oversee food safety and hygiene compliance, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment.
Monitor inventory levels, place orders, and manage stock control effectively.
Supervise and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive team culture.
Ensure all equipment is maintained and operating efficiently.
Manage special dietary requests and modify recipes as needed to meet customer requirements.
Collaborate closely with the Head Chef and restaurant management to ensure seamless kitchen operations.
Adhere to occupational health and safety standards, prioritizing a safe workplace for all staff.
REQUIREMENTS:
Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents are encouraged to apply.
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience in a commercial kitchen environment.
Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.
Proven ability to manage high-pressure environments and maintain exceptional food quality.
Excellent leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please apply with your resume via the online portal.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Are you an aspiring chef with experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment with an emphasis on fresh and seasonal produce? Looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Then join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Chef.

The Role


Leading the team in the smooth running of the kitchen operation.
Develop nutritious and diet sensitive meals for residents and their requirements.
Menu design and planning.
Managing stock control and adhering to food cost guidelines.
Ensure compliance with both Food Safety and Health and Safety in the kitchen.
Training, supervising, and developing a team to help them make the most of their potential.


Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family


Alternate weekend and social working hours
Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements* (*where applicable)
Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
Annual purchase holiday scheme
Wellbeing support
Wagestream- access your wages at any


Career Development

We have our own Catering Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new Catering Staff and we will give you all that’s needed to have a successful career as a Chef with us. Our high quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us.

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. When you join Care UK you’ll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.

• Ensure that all dishes are cooked well and presented in an aesthetically pleasing way

• Oversee food preparation, checking that all kitchen staff are performing their duties

• Monitor equipment quality and order new equipment as needed

• Help the restaurant determine how much food and supplies need to be ordered

• Train new kitchen staff

We are looking to hire a hard-working and efficient Commis Chef to prepare meal ingredients for the Chef de Partie and assist with various kitchen duties. The Commis Chef's responsibilities include informing the supervisor of a malfunctioning or broken kitchen equipment, unpacking and organizing deliveries, and mopping up kitchen spills to prevent accidents and injuries. You should also ensure that all food items are properly stored to prevent spoilage.

To be successful as a Commis Chef, you should demonstrate excellent organizational skills and ensure that all duties are completed in a timely manner. Ultimately, an outstanding Commis Chef should be able to follow all instructions and comply with food health and safety regulations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Accurately measuring meal ingredients for the Chef de Partie.
• Preparing meal ingredients, which includes seasoning of different meats as well as washing, peeling, and chopping vegetables and fruits.
• Preparing basic salads and sauces as directed by the Chef de Partie.
• Receiving deliveries and verifying that all ordered items have been delivered and are of good quality.
• Taking inventory of restaurant supplies and notifying the supervisor of low or depleted supplies.
• Discarding all expired and spoiled food items stored in the stock rooms, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Performing basic cleaning duties and ensuring that workstations are properly sanitized.
• Plating and presenting meal items as per the Chef de Partie’s instructions.

Requirements:

• A food handler's license.
• Proven commercial kitchen experience.
• Sound knowledge of food health and safety regulations.
• The ability to stand for extended periods.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills.

Salary Range: $2,200 - $2,500

Kindly send your CV to angelina@asadorsingapore.com

SCOPE

Reporting to the General Managert, the Executive Chef will manage all kitchen operations including Stewarding operations with an emphasis on maintaining hygienic standards and practices, staff training, and overseeing the preparation and presentation of a consistent food product which meets customer’s expectations.

OVERALL OBJECTIVES

• Manage all functions of the Food Production and Stewarding operations to achieve the optimum departmental profit.
• Develop and maintain menus and recipes for each restaurant, while determining product prices, ensuring accurate costing of all dishes and maintaining good gross margins.
• Maintain comprehensive product knowledge in regards to ingredients, equipment, suppliers, markets and current trends and ensure that appropriate adjustments to kitchen operations are made accordingly.
• Ensure that all rules & regulations are strictly established and adhered within the hotel including the hotel’s policy on fire and safety as well as hygiene regulations including HACCP.
• Ensure that all costs are in line with sales without compromising quality, i.e. minimum 85% LQA score.
• Create a conducive environment and ensure that innovation and new ideas are fostered, implemented and shared with other hotels via corporate office.
• Support and implement Human Resources & Talent Development initiatives.
• Assist in preparing/consolidating the yearly budget for the department.
• Manage the consolidated inventory of Food & Beverage department’s OS&E together with the stewarding department.
• Review and update all departmental operations manuals annually.
• Assist in sourcing the best available products, constantly aim to improve quality, communicate about the products both internally and externally.
• Collaborate on the preparation of a yearly marketing plan for the appointed outlets in cooperation with the Sales & Marketing Department including a competitor analysis.
• Ensure that all managers plan and implement effective training programmes in the appointed outlets.

QUALIFICATION

• Minimum 10 years culinary experience, with 5 years in a kitchen management role, preferably with an international 5-star hotel chain.
• Experienced in various dining concepts in luxury hotels including all day dining, signature restaurants and celebrity chef restaurants.
• Experience in Banquet (preferred)
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Possesses great leadership and motivational skills

Join Our Team and Enjoy Fantastic Benefits!

About us? 

Moran Health Care Group has been caring for ageing Australians for over 65 years. Our goal is to enable people in our care to enjoy each day to the best of their ability. To find out more about us visit www.morangroup.com.au.? 

Our values are?Respect, Kindness, Dignity?and?Compassion.? 

About the opportunity 

We are currently seeking a committed and enthusiastic Chef to join our wonderful team at our Moran Sylvania home, set in one of the prime residential areas in Sydney's Sutherland Shire. 

In this role, you will be?providing?a friendly, caring, and homely environment?through the provision of a variety of tasty and nutritious home cooked meals.    

You will be supported and mentored to ensure you thrive in your role with us. You will work with a great team of dedicated people and your contribution will make a difference to our residents’ enjoyment of their life every day. Moran offers a rewarding work environment consisting of modern facilities and equipment and supports individuals to further develop their skills. 

Permanent Saturday and Sunday work required. Minimum guaranteed salary $73 200 per year. 

Key Responsibility 

You will report to the Chef Manager and will provide great food and dining experiences. 

Support the day-to-day delivery of food services at Moran Sylvania home
All aspects of food preparation and cooking, using MHCG recipes and menus 
Liaise with Chef Manger for residents requiring preparation of special diets 
Prepare a selection of varied food choices 
Ensure dietary and nutritional needs of the residents are met 
Ordering of stock, budget control and minimisation of food wastage as required 
Active participation in the Food Safety Program 
Maintenance of the highest standards of food services in our home 
Responsible for the ordering, storage and labelling of food as required by the Chef Manger 
Prepare and present food within set time frames
?Skills/Requirements:

Experience in commercial catering or other food service? 
TAFE approved Commercial Cookery Course or equivalent? 
Certificate in Food Handling and Hygiene? 
Familiarity with state Food Handling Regulations/HACCP? 
Organisational and management ability? 
Good communications skills, both written and verbal? 
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team? 
Current Police Check? 
Valid full Working Rights?is required.
As a MHCG employee, benefits you'll be able to take advantage of: 

Employee recognition and benefits
Mentoring by Senior Leaders
Employee Assistance Program
Employee well-being Programs
Discounted Childcare rate for Moran Employees at Discover My World Childcare.
Training and development Opportunities
Paid Parental Leave
If you are searching for a great career opportunity, dedicated to making a difference, please apply today, we would love to hear from you! 

At Moran Aged Care, we are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees. Differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. 
 
We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages. 

Moran Aged Care has COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that requires all new hires to show proof of being fully vaccinated from COVID-19. 

For any questions, please contact?recruitment@morangroup.com.au.  

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

Be part of our diverse and inclusive team.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and cooking of food to the restaurant specific standards
• Adhere to the cleaning schedule for the kitchen and record action appropriately
• Maintain stock rotation
• Understand the functional administration of the restaurant, i.e., docket procedures, stations, table numbers, food labelling etc.
• Possess knowledge of the full menu, and able to give a detailed description of all dishes
• Work as part of the wider restaurant team
• Adhere to all policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines and training programmes
• Escalate maintenance issues to the relevant parties
• Comply with the restaurant standards with menu specification and all health and safety requirements
• Ensure all passes work efficiently for other members of the team
• Carry out all tasks in a reasonable time frame to ensure the smooth running of the areas
• Comply with food labelling and temperature controls

Job Requirements

• Possess food hygiene and safety certification
• Able to work on rotating shifts, weekends & public holidays
• Demonstrate a full understanding of their role and carries it out in line with their job description
• Work effectively with the rest of the team
• Is able to prioritize tasks and demonstrate effective time management and coordinating, controlling and managing different resources

Salary Range: $2,600 - $2,800

Kindly send your CV to angelina@asadorsingapore.com