Sous Chef

Company Description

Our production unit takes pride in offering top-tier luxury airline catering that is both elegant and sophisticated. Our team is dedicated to crafting a one-of-a-kind experience that is attractive to even the most discerning passengers. We focus on providing exceptional quality, first-class service, and an exquisite range of menu options that are sure to impress.

Job Description

The role of Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef Team and has a primary responsibility for overseeing and supervising production of food for DO & CO. You will work hard to promote the company’s culture, mission, and values. You will act as a team leader and motivator for the whole team using interpersonal skills and be a clear communicator. You will be responsible for supervising, training, evaluating, coaching, and counseling the team ensuring compliance with company standards.

• Working closely with the Executive Chef team to ensure that consistent quality products are produced following all DO & CO standards as well designing, developing, and presenting new menu designs as per the customers’ needs
• Day to day managing and supporting of the Kitchen team with all internal employee relations, agency usage and recording of cost/hours as well as the overall operation
• Being a role model, ready to roll up your sleeves and the lead the team in the absence of the Head Chef to deal with a hands-on approach to ensure effective dispatch of all flights with accurate specifications
• Instilling a culture of job pride and ownership and motivate the team to have the ability to adapt to stressful situations and deal with any emergencies or last-minute changes to production
• Planning production to the daily schedule and ensuring the exceptional DO & CO quality is maintained at its highest level with maximum efficiency in accordance with DO & CO regulations as set by the Quality Assurance team
• Establishing production of recipes that align with the set pricing structure and customer budget as well as controlling food costs
• Forward, strategic thinking leader always looking to exceed targets and expectations of the unit whilst maintaining the collectiveness of the team and culture of DO & CO (OTIF performance is maintained)
• Ensuring operations adhere to all SOP’s and ALL relevant Critical Control Points, Health and Safety, Food safety and all legal requirements
• Constantly performing quality control checks to ensure specifications are met on raw materials and finished products
• To build and maintain excellent working relationships with all departments, ensuring the provision of a positive and professional service that elevates the DO & CO reputation and any highlighted problems have an implemented solution
• Defining systems of working to ensure quality of product, problems are resolved with solutions and continuous improvement initiatives are instigated
• Driving success by proactively managing team performance, provide development and succession planning opportunities
• Taking responsibility for all your actions, support your team, and celebrate successes as a family

Qualifications

• Role model ability, leading a large team, ready to roll up your sleeves and do what is needed to give our customers the best service with a problem-solving mentality
• Previous experience as a Sous Chef
• Confidence in taking the lead as at times you will be required to manage the department
• Passion for high-end cuisine, love for food and motivation to deliver exceptional service
• Well presented, professional individual with a can-do, positive attitude that indulges in team success
• The ability to be a positive change champion for DO & CO, identifying key impact areas and priorities and supporting change programmes and strategies in order to gain optimal results
• Meticulous attention to detail and data driven with the ability to influence different departments to suggest, implement and track solutions
• Build strong relationships with the team, mentoring and motivating, creating a team spirit, encouraging them to be at their best
• You are a clear and engaging communicator, strong written and verbal English, and will use a variety of methods to keep the team well informed
• Flexible in the way you think, making decisions efficiently and handling change to ensure everything we do is right for our customers and the DO & CO family
• Have a great understanding and working knowledge of Operations and be the expert in delivering practical actions for its improvement by taking a hands-on approach

Additional Information

We believe that our employees are the driving force behind our success and strive to create a positive and supportive work environment. As a member of our team, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• On-site role
• Enjoy perks by referring your friends through our Refer a Friend Scheme
• Save money and time with On-Site Free Meals
• Expand your skills and knowledge through our in-house training opportunities.
• A business where you can have a real impact, we’re not afraid of new ideas!
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally
• The opportunity to work with and represent one of the most innovative players in the luxury global gourmet entertainment market

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