The Hotel Folk have a fantastic opportunity as they are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Sous Chef to join their team at Ogilvie's Restaurant based at Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel, and also covering our leading coastal events venue at Thorpeness Country Club.
We are looking for a professional and hard-working Senior Sous Chef with a passion for food, who will be able to support the Head Chef in managing and motivating the kitchen team. You must have a minimum of 3 years' previous experience in a sous chef position in a hotel or restaurant which must include a la carte restaurant and banqueting knowledge. You will be required to assist the Head Chef to plan and deliver balanced menus that offer interest, quality and are to a consistently high standard. You will deputise and have total responsibility for the Kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, and work alongside and supervise a team of 8 chefs and 12 kitchen porters.
You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this role.We do not provide sponsorship.
We do have a live-in accommodation available within walking distance of the hotel.
Benefits of Working for The Hotel Folk:
* A share of the tips
* Free Golf at Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel
* 28 days annual leave
* 50% off food in all our hotel restaurants
* B&B in any of our hotels from only £50 per room, per night
* Family discounts
* All meals on duty
* Discounted treatments and products at our Weavers' House Spa
* Hospitality Action - Employee Assistance Programme
* Company pension scheme
* Tailored company induction and continued training and development opportunities
About The Hotel Folk:
Founded in 1996, The Hotel Folk have grown to comprise six unique and individual family run hotels, a Country Club, and luxurious Spa. Whilst all our properties are charmingly individual with their own unique personality, the thing they all have in common is the people; a community of Folk obsessed with looking after our guests and delivering a blow-your-socks-off hospitality experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Leiston IP16 4NH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Chef: 3 years (required)
* Hotel: 3 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person