Senior Sous Chef

1 month ago

Queensferry, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Dakota Edinburgh Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Sous Chef to join our team at Dakota Edinburgh. As a key member of our kitchen team, you will be responsible for supporting the Head Chef in the running of the kitchen, including leading a smooth and busy service.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the Head Chef in the management of the kitchen, including leading a smooth and busy service.
  • Carry out managerial responsibilities, including holding interviews and trial shifts, holding appraisals, and performance management.
  • Support in driving the commercial performance of the kitchen by writing rotas and managing holidays, helping to write costed menus in line with the desired GP, carrying out stock take, and placing orders.
  • Prepare and cook dishes according to the specification as set out by the Head Chef, including all menus such as a la carte, room service, breakfast, bar food, bar snacks, events, and guest amenities.
  • Be committed to working wholeheartedly as part of the team, effectively and positively communicating with all members of the kitchen and front of house team.
  • Have a passion and display a willingness to train junior Chefs and apprentices in an open working environment of ongoing improvement.
  • Strictly adhere to Health & Safety and Food Hygiene legislation, following best practice at all times and leading the team to do so consistently.
  • Display a willingness to continuously learn and improve your skills as a professional Chef.
Benefits
  • 40% off stays at any Dakota hotel.
  • 25% off drinks and dining at any Dakota hotel.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program, including free private mental health support and counselling sessions, video GP consultations, and private prescription services.
  • Access to discounted gift card platform.
  • Support from our in-house Mental Health Champions.
  • Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of employment.
  • Family-friendly flexible working options.
  • Meals on duty and uniforming.
  • £200 bonus to recommend a friend to join our team.
  • £10 bonus every time you are mentioned on Trip Advisor.
  • Free bi-annual eye testing for users of display screen equipment.
  • Accredited, certified compliance training given on employment such as in Food Hygiene, Alcohol Responsibility, Data Protection, and Health & Safety.
  • Access to a suite of external, certified resources via our Learning Management System.
  • Supportive continuous professional development culture with an annual appraisal and objectives, or a Personal Development Plan.
  • Opportunities to undertake both internal and external training courses, including potential for in-house Apprenticeships.
About Dakota Edinburgh

Dakota Edinburgh is a growing UK-based lifestyle brand, known for our stylish hotels, bustling brasserie Grills, and upscale cocktail Bars. We have now expanded into prime city centre locations in Glasgow, Leeds, and Manchester, with Newcastle coming in 2025 and more in our pipeline.

We are synonymous for delivering attentive and genuine guest service. We attract hard-working individuals who are passionate about working to the highest standards and have been voted within The Caterer's Top 15 Best Employers in Hospitality for the last five years in a row. We were also featured within the Top 10 employers in the 2024 Sunday Times Best Places to Work in the UK, as well as being awarded the Spotlight Award for Best Places to Work for LGBTQIA+ employees.

As recent winners of The Cateys 'People Team of the Year', we have award-winning internal training programmes within Dakota Academy fostering continuous development and ongoing training. As a result, over 75% of our leaders have been promoted internally and, for four consecutive years, a member of our team has won a prestigious Acorn Award awarded by The Caterer to the 'Top 30 under 30' in the industry, demonstrating our success in developing talent.

We are committed to providing a positive and inclusive working environment, where our team members can thrive and grow. If you are a motivated and experienced Senior Sous Chef looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

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