Events Sous Chef at BaxterStorey Ireland Ltd

High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Aug, 26

Salary

40000.0

Posted On

15 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Menu Development, Kitchen Management, Staff Supervision, Food Costing, Inventory Management, Health And Safety, Food Safety, COSHH, Organizational Skills, Attention To Detail, Pressure Management, Culinary Production

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Company Description Searcys are looking for an Events Sous Chef to join the team at Searcys Events at High Wycombe. The Sous Chef will work hands on under the kitchen brigade to manage the daily kitchen activities including overseeing staffing and menu preparation. They will ensure menus are developed and improved upon on a regular basis, constantly improving the quality of the catering service. We create fabulous events whatever or wherever the space. We’ve shown time and again that we know our clients inside out, providing outstanding hospitality in complex and historically or culturally sensitive spaces. We have exclusive access to some of the UK’s most coveted venues, from grand ballrooms, Horizon 22 London's highest free viewing platform to charming townhouses and enchanting hidden gardens. We have exclusive access to some of the UK’s most coveted venues, from grand ballrooms to charming townhouses and enchanting hidden gardens. As an Events Sous Chef you will receive the following industry leading benefits: 50% discount across Searcys venues Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme Up to 35 days annual leave (dependant on job role and location) Access to everyday discounts and communication portal Chef whites provided Employee assistance programme Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venues Quarterly chef incentives Annual celebration days Birthday off Opportunity to enrol on WSH chef academy Job Description Job Description Salary: £40,000 per annum 45 hours contract Key Responsibilities: To oversee and assist in the preparation and presentation of all meals and service across the Hall, Events. To lead and drive the brigade team in the planning and development of menus, dishes and concepts. To create new menu specifications, including costing sheets. To provide guidance to the junior chefs and porters. To be responsible for ordering and managing food production. To control each sections' food storage area, maintaining them to a high standard. To keep a record of food production volumes, waste, stock holding and food costs concerns. Qualifications Formal culinary training, with at least 2 years' experience within production or event work. Good foundation of Health and Safety, Food Safety and COSHH. Strong organisational skills. Good management skills. Highly developed attention to detail. Ability to work under pressure Additional Information We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry. A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging. To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk Employment Type: Permanent Hours Per Week: 45

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Responsibilities

Oversee the preparation and presentation of meals for events while leading the kitchen brigade in menu planning and development. Manage food production, ordering, and storage while controlling waste and food costs.