Sous Chef

Job description
The Banquet Sous Chef will be responsible for supervising the day-to-day running of the banqueting kitchen.

You will plan, organise, control and direct the work of employees in the Kitchen Department responsible for preparing food for banquet functions while ensuring quality and consistency. The management of food costs and production control are important to reduce wastage.

We are looking for an individual who has a solid knowledge of food and are passionate to develop their management skills within the hotel industry, have creativity and flair and the ability to provide guidance to others and are able to demonstrate good business acumen and a strong work ethic. The ideal candidate will have an outgoing personality and a can-do approach to any task.
• Good business acumen, excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic are required.
• A professional, innovative, and creative chef with the skills and fortitude to tackle the range of challenges.
• Proven and relevant experience of being accountable within the industry for the delivery of a high standard of formal dining, private dining, banqueting whilst demonstrating financial controls and value for money.
• Excellent knowledge of Health and Safety and allergens are key.
• Have a great knowledge of food costs and have a good understanding of food GP% and costing techniques so that profit margins are met.
• Applicants are required to have similar operational kitchen experience with a diversity of culinary expertise.

ABOUT FOUR SEASONS HOTELS & RESORTS

Four Seasons is dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality. The deeply instilled Four Seasons culture is personified by its employees – people who share a single focus and are inspired to offer great service. At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating every one we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us, discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

Some of the great benefits you get for working for Four Seasons Hampshire:
• Free Shuttle Bus transport from local towns/stations to the hotel (Fleet, Church Crookham and Elvetham Heath)
• Highly competitive remuneration package
• Excellent career progression with an iconic, luxury, global hotel brand. A lot of our colleagues joined us at the beginning of their career and are now leading their own teams and divisions.
• Guest Experience Program, including an overnight stay with breakfast
• Employee Travel Program with complimentary nights and reduced rates on rooms and 50% F&B discount in Four Seasons properties worldwide after 6 months of employment
• Excellent Training and Career Development opportunities
• 28 days holiday per annum including bank holidays (increasing based on length of service)
• Group Personal Pension Plan upon completion of three months’ service
• Bupa Dental Insurance after 1 years service
• Opportunities to build a successful career with global potential
• Access to Wagestream – a salary advance benefit
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Referral bonus for new employees
• WeCare Employee Well Being Platform
• Uniform and free meals on duty
• Social, wellbeing, charity, and sporting events throughout the year
• Employee Recognition Programmes and more!!
• Don't miss this unique opportunity to be part of our award winning team, while beginning your career with the world's leading luxury hotel company!

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