Senior Sous Chef

Jesus College are looking to appoint a Senior Sous Chef to will professionally assist the Head Chef (HC) with the day to day running of the kitchen(s) across the estate. He/she will be responsible for effectively leading the kitchen operation (s) to ensure food preparation is done and delivered as per business requirement. He/she will also take full responsibility for all aspects of the kitchen management in the absence of the Head Chef.

The Senior Sous Chef will be always hands-on working as part of the production team. More importantly, he/she will be responsible to ensure that structure, processes, food safety guidance and all kitchen and service rules are adhered to by all staff on duty. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to;

• Assist the HC to direct and control the kitchen operation for all internal and external catering including student’s cafeteria, High Table, fine dining and conference food.
• Lead the day-to-day work of the kitchen team and their production tasks; place food ordering as required and manage stock.
• Delegate tasks/preparation list to other chefs and give guidance to other members of the kitchen.
• Ensure all food safety policies and documentation are followed and completed as required.
• Ensure required standards are adhered to in the production and preparation of food – in quality, quantity and safety.
• Assist the HC with cost budgets each financial year and to control them to meet financial targets.
• Work closely with the Front of House team to ensure best communication is happening and all relevant information such as menus/allergens are correct and shared in a timely manner.

The successful candidate will be expected to have the flexibility to work 5 days out of 7 including evenings and weekends as business requires. Have strong leadership skills, strong communication skills to allow good relationships amongst the team, College members and visitors to the College and have a passion to deliver exceptional customer service in a results-based environment.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact the Manciple on  01223 760506 or Manciple@jesus.cam.ac.uk.

Further details and a College application and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form are available to download.