Sous Chef

Sous Chef

Sir Richard Branson's private island paradise, and home, Necker Island, in the British Virgin Islands is unquestionably the most idyllic place in the Caribbean. At 74 acres, Necker sits in turquoise waters surrounded by coral reefs and fringed with white sandy beaches. The island can be hired exclusively for up to 48 people and is the perfect destination for special occasions and events! It can also be shared with others ‘house-party’ style during Celebration Weeks, which are held several times each year, when guests can book individual rooms. Accommodation comes in the form of 12 rooms in the Great House and 6 individual Bali Houses dotted around the island. The property can also be rented for large events and weddings of over 200 people. 

The style of Necker is “barefoot luxury”, but the feeling we aim to create for our guests when they arrive on island is of coming home. Unless our guests feel completely at ease from the moment they step onto the island we haven’t done our jobs properly. 

The island provides extensive water sports activities as well as tennis courts with a resident coach, gym and outstanding spa treatments. There’s also a wonderful array of rare wildlife on the island, which we are helping to flourish! 

For more info on the hotel and the group look at www.virginlimitededition.com and follow the link to Necker Island. 

Here’s what you need to have: 

Qualifications / Experience 

• Worked in 5 star establishments 
• Previous experience working as Sous Chef or similar role
• Flexible and able to cook in different environments
• Excellent knowledge of food safety, storage, health standards and nutrition
• Versatile in providing different styles of cuisine (i.e. Asian, Italian etc.)
• Overseas or Caribbean experience an advantage 

Behaviours / Skills 

• A working chef who is totally hands-on
• Able to work with and accommodate different cultures
• Excellent guest contact skills/ socially confident
• Plans and organises effectively
• High degree of attention to detail
• Passion and pride in their work
• Able to perform gracefully under pressure
• Sense of fun
• Work week is 5.5 days 

What’s the gig? 

Here’s what you’d do: 

Working alongside the other Sous Chef and under the Executive Chef, the role involves producing an exemplary level of food to meet the extremely high expectations of our guests. It is very much hands on position, working with the whole kitchen team on a day to day basis. Support of the Executive Chef will be required in order to cover his leave and days off, assisting where appropriate with food cost, menu planning and coming up with new ideas and recipes. 

The person will work with the kitchen team, management and other team members to ensure a harmonious working and living atmosphere. The location of the property and the team size means that everyone is hands on and this includes assisting with the unpacking of all food deliveries and ensuring that the proper storage is given. The person will be involved in maintaining the highest level of hygiene as per the standards of the BVI Health Department, in and outside of the kitchen and the appliances that are used, during and at the end of every shift.

Here’s the deal 

Package & Benefits 

• Minimum 12 month contract (subject to work permit approval if required)
• Competitive Salary
• Share in the island tips and gratuities
• Annual Food Allowance
• Initial flights from country of residence (and return at end of contract)
• Annual flight allowance
• 22 days paid holiday per year (team work 5.5 days a week) plus public holidays
• Medical Cover
• Life Insurance
• …and the world’s best commute to work! 

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