Overview
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. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career at a prestigious golf and country club whilst upholding our exceptional food, beverage and service standards.
About the employer
The Club Company is a premium collection of 18 golf and country clubs across the UK. We blend golf, fitness, and wellness to offer a complete lifestyle. Our clubs feature championship standard golf courses, fitness facilities, swimming pools, tennis courts, bars, eateries and accommodation. Our locations are what set us apart; beautiful grounds, picturesque views, and space to create that feel-good environment. Our mission is to be the premier collection of golf and country clubs in the UK, offering members a feel-good experience through health and wellness, golf and more. To us, nothing beats spending time at one of our clubs. We\'re hugely proud of our facilities and the experience on offer and continuously strive to maintain the highest levels of service and standards.
Responsibilities
* Experience in food preparation and kitchen supervision/management, covering all aspects of kitchen operations.
* Oversee daily food production and ensure high quality standards and consistent delivery.
* Support food and labour budget management and monitor financial results within guidelines.
* Assist with hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating kitchen staff.
* Ensure correct storage and stock rotation of food supplies and minimise wastage.
* Collaborate with Event Sales Manager to plan food production for special events.
Qualifications
* Experience in food preparation and kitchen supervision/management, covering all aspects of kitchen operations as described.
Benefits and schedule
* Competitive salary and a range of benefits designed to support well-being, career growth, and work-life balance, including complimentary access to health club, classes, and golf facilities; various paid days off; discounts; and more.
* Shift patterns include 0600 to 2300, 7 days a week, with evenings for functions until 0200; flexible to business needs.
* Uniform provided; free parking; Employee Assistance Programme; cycle to work; exclusive competition opportunities; Wagestream; and more.
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