Sous Chef - Bury St Edmunds
Posted date: 08.07.10
Prime opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef to join exciting, established leader in the branded restaurant scene.
First established in London back in the summer of '98, giraffe have now grown to 37 restaurants, nationwide with more on the way! There are exciting times & opportunities ahead for the right candidates and working at giraffe is fun as we don't take ourselves too seriously but take what we do very seriously. Several awards later we have a reputation for not only great food but great service too.
Looking for a change and love working with fresh food from all over the world? Now could be the time to stick your neck out and try something new. We pride ourselves on providing great training, support and encouragement as we help our chefs carve out successful careers in an exciting fast paced kitchen environment.
The Sous chef's role & responsibilities...
•· Reporting to the Head Chef as Sous chef you will be responsible for supporting the daily management of the BOH operation
•· You will demonstrate an eye for detail, lead by example and teach at every opportunity
•· You will prepare, cook & present all dishes in accordance with company standard, maintaining quality, consistency & speed of service in our busy restaurant operation
•· You will assist in the recruitment of new employees & show a strong understanding of UK employment law
•· You will assist the appraisal of a team at every level - from induction through to development plans
•· You will consistently control & deliver financial results (GP's & Labour) and profitability against budgets set
•· You will manage a large team, working under pressure and deliver giraffe's core values
•· You will effectively manage all current legislation relating to Health & Safety and Food Hygiene
The Candidate must...
•· Have a confident, approachable and motivating personality
•· Have excellent communication, planning & organisational skills
•· Be self motivated, flexible and ambitious
•· Have a proven track record in leadership and commitment
•· Possess a thorough understanding of the casual dining market
•· Have completed a minimum of 2-3 years continuous service in a management role in a similar working environment
•· Have proof of eligibility to work in the UK*
•· Have a minimum of two strong written references
•· Have evidence of a valid National Insurance card*
•· Be available for interview and trial (if required) and also be ready to start within 4 weeks.
*must be available at time of interview if selected
The benefits...
- Extensive and ongoing personal training & development
- A highly competitive salary & performance related bonus
- Opportunities of promotion for those with ambition, the right attitude and belief
- 28 days paid holiday
- Employee discount card for you and your friends!
- A positive working environment and above all, a job you'll love doing
- Oh and a great 'all' staff party every year, not to mention a great awards ceremony too!
Ready for the challenge? Apply today by emailing your CV to samanstey@giraffe.net Please provide a few lines saying why you feel you have what it takes to succeed at giraffe Best of luck!
Find out more at www.giraffe.net