Senior Sous Chef

Dakota Hotel based in Dakota Newcastle is looking for a talented and creative Chef with exceptional leadership skills to join our Kitchen Team as Senior Sous Chef. This position offers excellent opportunities for career progression within the Dakota brand.

CONTRACT AND PAY RATE 

The gross annual salary is £40,000, plus an anticipated Tronc earning of an additional £5,850. 

The role carries a permanent contract of a minimum of 45 hours per week. This role includes working any 5 days out of 7, this role will include working weekends.

PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Supporting the Head the running 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, whelping to write costed menus in line with the desired GP, carrying out stock take, and places orders.  
• Prepare and cook dishes according to the specification as set out by the Head Chef. This pertains to all menus including 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. Where assigned, write HACCP’s and oversee the completion of due diligence documentation to maintain our high food audit scores.  
• Display a willingness to continuously learn and improve your skills as a professional Chef.  

BENEFITS  

In addition to being part of a culture infused with positivity and opportunity for ongoing development, tangible benefits you could enjoy when you join our team include:

• Special discounts on stays and dining at any Dakota
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program which includes free private mental health support and counselling sessions, video GP consultations and private prescription services, as well as access to daily rewards to be cashed out for shopping vouchers
• Support from our inhouse Mental Health Champions
• Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of your employment
• Family-friendly flexible working options
• Meals on duty and uniforming
• Bonuses to recommend a friend to join our team and every time you are mentioned on Trip Advisor
• Accredited, certified compliance training given on employment
• 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 HOTELS 

Dakota Hotels are coming to Newcastle city centre in early 2025.

Ideally situated by the Gateshead Millennium Bridge on the quayside, our hotel will boast 118 bedrooms including stunning 33 suites. Dakota Newcastle will host our renowned Bar & Grill, Champagne Room, Cigar Terrace, and an events space for up to 60.  

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS 

The successful applicant will have/be: 

• A minimum of 5 years professional cooking experience in restaurant of a high calibre. 
• A minimum of 3 years experience as a Junior Sous or above. 
• Demonstrate effective leadership and communication skills which are in line with our positive and inclusive working environment.  
• Trained and knowledgeable in food hygiene to level 2 or above, HACCP and allergens, although full training will be provided.  
• Demonstrate a passion for quality food and preparation. 
• Be hardworking and a team-player. 
• An enthusiastic individual who will promote our culture of positivity.  
• Be task oriented with a great pride for the work they do and attention to detail. 
• Flexible with shift patterns and available around the needs of our business.  
• Successful candidates must demonstrate having researched our brand and a genuine desire to be part of our team.  

APPLY 

Please send us your up to date CV.  

For more information on our luxury hotel, visit our Careers page to learn about current opportunities and find your #DreamRolesAtDakota – we’d love to hear from you!