Overview
Sous Chef role at Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa, East Grinstead. The successful candidate will help AG’s Restaurant and support the Reflections Restaurant teams in achieving high standards, with a drive to reach 3 Rosette standard for AG’s Restaurant and 2 Rosette standard for Reflections Restaurant. This is an opportunity to join the new Executive Chef and be part of a kitchen team where creativity, precision, and consistency are at the heart of everything we do.
Responsibilities
* Support the Head Chef in delivering food to a 3 Rosette standard using fresh local produce and seasonal ingredients.
* Lead and inspire the team in day-to-day service.
* Maintain exceptional standards of hygiene, organisation and consistency.
* Contribute to menu development and innovations.
* Drive, train, develop and coach the team to success.
* Work 5 shifts per week, 45 hours per week.
About You
* Proven experience in 2-3 Rosette or Michelin level kitchens
* Strong technical ability and attention to detail
* Calm under pressure with strong leadership skills
* Passion for seasonal, high-quality ingredients
* Ambition to be part of a team pushing for accolades
The Place
Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa, part of Alexander Hotels, a private group of hotels of distinction just outside London.
5 Red Star, Award winning Utopia Spa, 58 bedrooms including the new luxury Cedar Lodge development and a 2-bedroom self-contained Gatehouse are available for guests. Two award-winning restaurants: Reflections Restaurant (2 Rosettes x 60 covers) and AG’s Restaurant (3 Rosettes x 38 covers), plus conference, banqueting and private dining facilities catering for 8 to 95 guests.
Additional Benefits
* Discounted hotel accommodation for yourself and your family at all hotels
* Discounted hair treatments at our two Utopia Spas
* Discounts on all food & beverage at all hotels
* Discount on individual treatments booked in our two Utopia Spas
* Discount on retail products in our two Utopia Spas
* Refer a friend staff recruitment scheme
* Additional benefits at 1 year, 3 year and 5 year anniversaries, including paid birthday leave, complimentary overnight stays, complimentary lunch/afternoon tea and service-related holidays
Salary: £40,000 per annum + monthly service charge payment
Please note: This description reflects the contents of the job posting and does not imply any guarantees of employment.
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