Junior Sous Chef

Who we are:

We love what we do and what we do is important! We believe that everyone should leave feeling better this means not just our guests and owners, but also our teammates. Everyone should go home feeling better because they learned something new or had fun working that day.

Why work with Virgin Hotels:

Because it is fun, of course! But we appreciate that fun isnt always enough what else is in it for you?

• A day off for your birthday
• Paid leave to volunteer to spend time with the causes closest to your heart, for every teammate
• Generous family friendly policies and allowances
• Teammate discount at Virgin Hotels and 20 other Virgin brands!
• Training and development including apprenticeships
• Teammate meals provided
• 4 x your salary life assurance policy
• Employee Assistance Program and Company sick pay

Your mission:

Should you choose to accept it

The Junior Sous Chef is passionate about the culinary world; you embrace our citys food offerings as a way of life. You must love the local food community as well as watch the world for the next great culinary idea.

This position is made for someone who is driven by the need to create memorable cuisine and guest experiences each and every day. This person finds passion being present in the kitchen during service; directly impacting the guest and staff experience.

The Nitty-Gritty:

What exactly you will be doing

• Monitor and track the flow of information coming to you from your superiors, hotel side, culinary side and distribute consistently to the team. The Junior Sous Chef will be involved in decisions and communication on the floor and share results with fellow teammates and superiors.
• Be flexible and adapt to required rotation within the Kitchen and independently run the section you are assigned to.
• To maintain the general standards of the kitchen as well as implementation of the kitchen manual rules and regulations towards your section.
• Perform opening and closing of shift duties, including preparation of mis en place according to occupancy level and cleaning of all kitchen equipment at the end of the day
• To handle guest enquiries in a courteous and efficient manner and report guest complaints or problems to supervisors.
• The Junior Sous Chef will co-ordinate with the Executive Sous Chef, Sous Chef to order required goods, products, materials and utensils.
• Mentor and guide junior chef team members growth and identify short to long-term goals to achieve and ensure high colleague engagement and welfare.
• Comply with all safety and EHO procedures.
• Ensures and provides flawless, upscale, professional and high-class guest service experiences as a role model and expertise in all kitchen related matters.

Background must-have:

• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques
• Preferred: 2-3 years experience in a full-service restaurant or 5* Hotel
• Current right to work in the UK

We believe that our team should be reflective of the world. We welcome all, regardless of race, ethnicity, country of origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability, spiritual beliefs or any other component of identity. Virgin Hotels celebrates diversity and welcomes teammates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be an inclusive and Equal Opportunity Employer

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Location: Edinburgh Technopole, GB

Posted Date: 12/23/2024