Sous Chef

As a Sous Chef at The HAC, you will be required to be adaptable as the venue is diverse and at any time will have multiple events happening across a number of floors. You will be supporting the Head Chef to manage the day to day service, whilst leading and mentoring the Kitchen team to deliver high end events and exceptional quality of food. Job Type: Full Time 45 hours contract Salary: £43,000 Responsibilities: - To manage the day to day operation of the kitchen, ensuring the smooth running of the department. - To create seasonal and bespoke menus for Searcys events in line with Clients requirements. - Supporting the team, training and mentoring all chefs and allowing them to grow for the future. - To monitor on a daily basis the standards achieved in each area and report to the Executive Chef or Group Exec any areas of concerns. - To liaise with the General Manager and Operations Director on all venue based strategies and activities. - To ensure that all legislative and Government guidelines are adhered to, including The Food Safety Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, the COSHH regulations, etc. within the areas of responsibility. - Be driven by people and delivering the highest quality of food. - Exemplary kitchen management practices and being an ambassador for Searcys legacy brand. - Innovative and inspiring culinary ideas for events and restaurant menus. - Create a professional working environment for the team ensuring that company standards are maintained and that Client expectations are met. - Previous experience as a Sous Chef in Events, Hotels or Restaurants.