The Belfry Hotel &
Resort is an award-winning hotel, home to 300+ luxurious bedrooms and suites,
several restaurants and bars, events and meetings spaces, a leisure club and
spa. Our three golf courses, including The Brabazon, are recognised as world-class,
and home to this year’s Betfred British Masters. Whether you're drawn to our
iconic golf courses, the serenity of the spa, the excitement of guest services,
or our behind-the-scenes operations, there's a place for you in our vibrant
team.
We are writing a new and
exciting chapter in the history of The Belfry. A major expansion and renovation
project has begun at our resort, due for completion in Autumn 2025. With a
substantial investment in excess of £80 million, we are enriching our resort
including the addition of a new event space, The Masters Suite, 149 extra
bedrooms, a state-of-the-art leisure club, and much more.
We believe in taking care of our team
just as much as we do our guests. That's why we were named in the 2024
Caterer’s Top 30 Best Places to Work, as well as Springboard’s 2024 Best
Employer. So, join us on our journey as we unveil a new and unparalleled
resort.
At The Belfry, our flagship restaurant, the Ryder Restaurant
holds 2 AA rosettes and serves 700 meals daily with a buffet for hotel guests
and conference delegates. Skilled chefs use fresh ingredients to create
innovative dishes. We also offer four other unique food outlets: Sam's Bar
& Kitchen for classic pub-style dining, Rocca's for Italian cuisine, The
Brabazon Bar for handcrafted Afternoon Teas, and the Pastry Kitchen for
desserts. Our Banqueting team caters to various events, ensuring seamless
experiences. Join our Kitchen team to learn from talented chefs and grow your
culinary career, whether you're seasoned or just starting out.
The Pastry Kitchen
The Pastry Kitchen is a small
but perfectly formed kitchen that produces desserts, pastries, cakes and sweet
treats for the whole resort. Working alongside a great team of chefs, you will
work together to deliver a variety of hand-crafted desserts to all of our food
and beverage outlets.
Our pastry kitchen produces a high volume of pastry and sweets to a very high
standard, the team is headed up by our amazingly talented head pastry chef, who
is passionate about developing our teams knowledge and skills to make our team
the best patissiers in the business.
Salary
The on-target earning potential for this role is £39,186.44 annual
salary, compromising of a base salary of £36,341.00 plus a qualified estimate
of £2,845.44 gratuities per annum.
About the Role
As a Sous Chef your day will be
focused on the running, training and development of the team to deliver our
desserts and pastries to the resort.
* Set up and preparation of menus items
ready for food service, numbers based on hotel occupancy for the resort
* Cooking and delivering beautifully
crafted food using the best ingredients sourced from local suppliers
* Responsibility for running a safe and
compliant kitchen
* Running a section of the kitchen
throughout a busy service and providing support to your teammates to
ensure a fast and accurate delivery
* Management, training and development
* Opportunities to order stock, write menus
alongside the kitchen managers, implement menu ideas
* Deputising for the Head Chef
About you
The ideal candidate will have experience in as a Pastry Sous Chef or
above and possess excellent communication and presentation skills.
In addition, you will be:
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An inspirational leader, a quick thinker and a
brilliant communicator
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Passionate about fine food and working with
seasonal ingredients
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Standards-driven, with a fantastic eye for detail
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Experienced in taking ownership over your section
and working towards guidelines of portion control including weights and
measurements and logging all wastage for more accurate GP %
·
Able to develop strong relationships with your
team, and colleagues
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Proficient in understanding of COSHH and HACCP on food storage.
Belfry Benefits
Learning & Development
We inspire and develop our team through on-the-job coaching &
mentoring, in-house training and provide access to our online learning
platform, The Belfry Campus. We offer apprenticeships in a host of subjects
delivering nationally recognised qualifications to help advance careers, and
our LEAD development programme empowers and inspires our teams to grow from
Team Member through to Executive roles. We aim to promote internally where
possible, nurture ambition and ensure all our team looking to progress have
development plans in place, to support you to achieve your potential.
Wellness
We prioritise your wellbeing with discounted gym memberships and
wellness programmes for personal growth. Partnering with The Burnt Chef
Project, we offer mental health support and access to funded counselling. Our
healthcare schemes include life assurance, 24-hour GP services, and health
cash-plans, while our Menopause Support programme provides tailored assistance.
With Wagestream access, you can easily track earnings, manage savings, and
access wages on your terms, promoting financial wellness. Our Cycle2Work scheme
supports sustainable travel for environmental and team wellbeing.
Showing our appreciation
We appreciate our team with our annual Belfry Awards, long service
recognition, and extra holidays for loyalty and team events. Enjoy discounts at
our resort's restaurants, bars, spa, and golf, for you and your friends &
family. Access to Perkbox provides discounts & vouchers for everyday use
plus on the spot rewards for your hard work. We provide free parking, a
subsidised taxi service, and complimentary meals during shifts.
Making a difference
We are committed to sustainability and are proud of
our Silver Award from Green Tourism and GEO Certification. The Belfry, spanning
550 acres in the Midlands, prioritises giving back to our local community and
protecting wildlife. We integrate ESG into everything we do, from charity
initiatives, raising over £20,000 last year, to golf course maintenance. We
track charitable work at personal, departmental, and resort-wide levels to
showcase our community contributions.
Our Values
Working here is more than ‘just a job’: we are a
community that values each individual’s contribution and growth, whilst
supporting each other’s success - regardless of department or role. Our Belfry
Beliefs – Make a Difference, Own Our Actions, Better Together, and Deliver
Every Day – aren't just words; they're the foundation of our culture and the
essence of who we are.
If you're seeking a place where you can contribute, grow,
and have a lasting impact – then the Belfry Hotel & Resort is the place for
you.