Junior Sous Chef

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We have a unique opportunity for a Junior Sous Chef to join our XXX team ahead of our hotel re-opening this year. Though a short drive from Glasgow, Cameron House feels a million miles away from everyday life. Set in 400 acres of beautiful Scottish countryside, its considered one of the countrys finest 5-star luxury resorts. Following an extraordinary restoration to the historical 17th century Baronial mansion, Cameron House Hotel will reopen this summer offering 140 beautiful bedrooms and 24 spectacular suites. Home to 115 luxury lodges, a world-class spa with rooftop infinity pool, 18-hole championship golf course, a range of impressive restaurants and bars, a new state-of-the-art Leisure Club, 124 berth marina, and a choice of exhilarating and relaxing outdoor activities. For meetings and conferences, Cameron House provides a flexible choice of seven function spaces in a truly memorable setting, while our extensive corporate offering also includes a range of team-building and social activities. The romantic setting of Loch Lomond also makes Cameron House the perfect place for spectacular weddings. We can tailor bespoke wedding for guests, from intimate celebrations and larger events for up to 400 guests, or anything in between. Add all the above together, and we have something very special; all thats missing could be you. THE ROLE JUNIOR SOUS CHEF XXX DESCRIPTION OF THE OUTLET Reporting to the Head Chef, and as part of the senior kitchen brigade, as Junior Sous Chef you will be part of a creative and highly driven culinary team working to continually improve guest experience and employee satisfaction, whilst maintaining health and safety and food hygiene standards and working within operating budgets Some of the key things you will be responsible for as Junior Sous Chef XXX: Hosting your day-to-day operation, being present and accessible to guests and your team Maintaining the safety, cleanliness and presentation of your kitchen and stores through our food safety management system, cleaning schedules and food safety compliance audits Defining, managing and supervising consistent delivery of exceptional food standards at the correct volumes First class knowledge of food, trends, dietary requirements, and allergens Enhancing the guests experience through recommendations, bespoke menus and specials Effective stock controls, though strong management of requisitions and orders based on forecast and stock takes, managing key lines and recording wastage Effective communication through daily shift briefings, handovers, monthly meetings and the use of our systems Effective handling, resolve and operational follow up of feedback Attendance at Weekly operational/business sheet meetings and pre event meetings Arranging resources in line with operational demand and budgets Organising rotas and work plans, holiday entitlements and requests Recruitment, induction, and ongoing training and progression of your team Providing feedback and managing performance through probationary reviews, 1:1s and appraisals. Meeting all legal requirements to keep guests and employees safe, and the business compliant with statutory obligations. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR We recruit people with widely varying personalities from different walks of life and backgrounds. While we dont have a typical employee, there are some specific qualities or traits we look for. People who want to achieve great things your interest in us suggests you have the ambition, drive and determination to meet challenges head on. People who are naturally friendly who genuinely care about our guests and the service they receive. People who will always go beyond what our guests expect from us to make their stay a special and memorable one. People who show the same level of care for their team, as our guests Its about supporting our colleagues to be the best they can be and to do the best job they can. People who will respect and protect the magical place we work in its up to all of us to look after our environment and never take it for granted.
TO BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY YOU WILL ALSO NEED: SVQ in Food Productions at SCQF Level 5 or equivalent qualification or equivalent industry experience Intermediate Food Hygiene Qualification, or equivalent Current or recent Senior Chef De Partie or Junior Sous experience within a five-Star hotel or Resort, or quality restaurant with experience of volume Excellent communication skills Ability to quickly build rapport and strong working relationships, with a flexible approach to work Exceptional interpersonal skills, and passion for service excellence Initiative, creativity and ability to solve problems Competent IT skills with knowledge of Office software, and ability to use hand held technology (we use systems such as Procure Wizard/ResDiary/Resort Suite/Fourth Hospitality and Recruitgenie) IOSH Managing Safely and First Aid at Work qualifications are also advantageous
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU? At Cameron House we can offer fully funded, work-based training and development. Everything from apprenticeships, structured work experience in other businesses and supported scholarships through to graduate programmes, specialist craft training, and formal qualifications up to HND and Degree level. We offer a generous range of employee benefits and, given what we do and where we are, youll have plenty of opportunity to make the most of our own five-star facilities. Heres what to expect: Free meals when on duty, in our team cafes Pension scheme Refer-a-friend scheme Birthday lunches and long service awards involving recognition with high street shopping vouchers and overnight stays Enhanced holidays, rising with long service Free Leisure Club Membership, with friends and family discounts. Employee care service, offering lifestyle and wellbeing support and counselling via a confidential helpline On-site discounts on Cameron House and Cameron Lodges accommodation, 30% off food and beverages, golf membership, spa treatments, Celtic Warrior cruises, outdoor activities and retail products Supplier and local business discounts Free parking
And while Cameron House itself offers a huge range of activities across 400 acres of Scottish countryside, theres also the wider Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park on your doorstep just waiting to be explored in your free time. Join The Team Join Cameron House and you're joining a five-star resort with a long history and an abundance of ambition. The original estate was home to the Smollett family for over 300 years, including the famous 18th Century novelist and poet, Tobias Smollett. Tobias travelled widely, yet the vision of his Scottish home was never lost, "I have seen Lake Garda, Albana, De Visco, Bolsetta and Geneva. Upon my honour, I prefer Loch Lomond to them all." Naturally, we agree with Tobias, wholeheartedly. Since the estate was sold for development in 1986, Cameron House has grown both in reputation and size. Today, we're all about creating memorable experiences that exceed expectations every time. How do we do this? By providing our particular brand of five-star experience across everything we do - from our accommodation, award-winning spa, and championship golf to our choice of dining options and huge range of resort activities - all against the beautiful backdrop of the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.
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Location:
Alexandria, Dunbartonshire
Job Type:
FullTime

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