Sous Chef

The Malone Hotel

  • Belfast
  • £35,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 days ago
Sous ChefThe Malone has just rebranded and has undergone an extensive refurbishment of the bar, restaurant, and wider hotel. We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef to join our growing team at an extremely exciting time! We are a locally owned, boutique four-star* hotel where your personality and originality will have a chance to shine!The successful candidate will be contracted to 37.5 hours per week.Key responsibilities:Ensure the preparation and presentation of all food is to an exceptional standard.Provide excellence in all cuisine with an ability to always achieve the highest professional standards in the kitchen.Assist the Head Chef in organising the kitchen and ancillary areas, by way of preparing, cooking, and producing food to the hotel's standards, with an emphasis on presentation and hygiene.Ensure that food is prepared as determined by the standards of the hotel, which may include inspecting portion sizes, garnishing of food and upholding the standards of recipes.Always extend the highest level of hospitality and customer service to all guests.Have knowledge and prior experience of all Hotel products and services.Maintain discipline and ensure a high standard of morale in the kitchen, discussing and dealing promptly with problems to ensure a positive impact on the department.Assist the Head Chef in training, motivating, and guiding all kitchen staff to achieve the best possible results.Work with the Kitchen and Hotel Management team to ensure Health and Safety policies are adhered to and always implemented.About the roleCompany Benefits:As an award-winning, family-owned hotel, we offer our staff the chance to become “part of the family!” Your employee benefits will include the following:Competitive salary.Internal growth and development opportunities.28 days' holiday for full-time staff.Departmental incentives.Free parking.Discounted friends and family rates.This job description is not exhaustive; therefore, the job holder may be required, from time to time, to conduct tasks as and when requested by Hotel Management.Interviews may take place before the job advertisement closes, as and when suitable applications are received. If a suitable candidate is appointed, the role may close early; therefore, please do not hesitate to submit your application promptly.In addition, we also reserve the right to enhance the criteria at the shortlisting stage.About the companyA warm welcome to The Malone, Northern Ireland's finest, four-star boutique hotel, just minutes from the bustling heart of Belfast city centre. We think you'll love the tradition, tranquillity, elegance and warmth of our Victorian townhouse hotel, set in the leafy avenues of the Queen's Quarter and opening on to Belfast's Lisburn Road, lined with fashionable and unique boutique shops.Required Criteria
  • Previous cuisine experience in a hospitality, travel or tourism environment operating as a Sous Chef or equivalent.
  • Demonstrate the importance of preparing and serving food to exceptional high standards at all times.
  • Ability to work under extreme pressure and resolve issues in a timely manner.
  • Demonstrate strong attention to details with exceptional organisational skills.
  • Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Fully knowledgeable on Health & Safety, Hygiene, Fire and Security legislation.
  • Excellent command of spoken and written English.
  • Must have the right to work and live in the UK.
Desired Criteria
  • Recognised qualification in catering or food management.
  • Previous line management experience.
Skills you'll need
  • Chefing Skills
  • HACCP/Food Safety Management Skills
  • Supervisory Skills

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