Role
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Sous Chef to support our culinary team and oversee all food production and banquet functions. In this key role, you will assist with ensuring the highest food quality, supporting food and labour budgets, and maintaining food safety standards. You will also have the opportunity to contribute creatively to menu development for both regular service and special events.
Reporting to the Head Chef and Food & Beverage Manager, as the Sous Chef, you will supervise a team of chefs and kitchen porters, overseeing daily food production, including preparing and delivering menus to specification. You will assist in hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating kitchen staff. Additionally, you will ensure the correct storage and stock rotation of food supplies, minimise wastage, and monitor financial results to keep within food and labour budget guidelines. You will supervise food preparation and presentation, ensuring high-quality standards and consistent delivery. Regularly liaising with the Event Sales Manager, you will also support the planning of food production for special events. A key part of your role will be upholding the highest standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and safety across all kitchen operations.
Experience & Skills Required
* Experience in food preparation and kitchen supervision/management, covering all aspects of kitchen operations
Schedule
* We operate a 7-days a week business, between 0600 to 2300
* Shift patterns will vary as per business requirements and encompass all opening hours - weekends and bank holidays
* Evening availability for functions (until 0200)
Benefits
* As well as a competitive salary, we offer a range of fantastic benefits designed to support your well-being, career growth, and work-life balance:
* Complimentary access to our health club, group exercise classes, and golf facilities.
* Bonus holiday days to reward long tenure - because we truly value commitment.
* Wedding Day off (conditions apply).
* Birthday Day off (conditions apply).
* A paid Volunteer Day to support causes you're passionate about (available after one year’s service).
* 70% off meals while on duty and 25% off when off-duty.
* 25% off retail.
* 25% off spa treatments (if booked and taken on the day).
* Discounted membership for a friend or family member, so your loved ones can enjoy the benefits too (available after probation and on a minimum 16 hours per week contract).
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering support for any challenges you may face.
* Personal development programs to support growth and for the considerable opportunities in our expanding group.
* Take advantage of our Cycle to Work scheme for a greener commute.
* Exclusive competition opportunities for team members with a golf handicap.
* Wagestream, offering financial flexibility.
* Free parking.
* Uniform provided.
Diversity & Inclusion
We embrace diversity and equality, we are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. Everyone is welcome, as an inclusive workplace, our team are comfortable bringing their authentic whole selves to work. Be yourself - we like it that way!
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