Overview
Location: Amberley Castle, a luxury hotel in the West Sussex countryside. Amberley Castle holds 4 AA red stars, 3 AA rosettes and is a member of Relais & Châteaux. We offer a service charge that is shared among the team; for full-time employees this can be around £300 per month, in addition to base pay. The hotel may provide off-site staff accommodation in two staff houses near the property. We welcome you to apply via Whatsapp with the code FAMILYFIRST or through the normal application process.
Responsibilities
* Assist the Head Chef and Sous Chef to run a busy kitchen and ensure smooth daily operations.
* Prepare exciting and delicious dishes using fresh ingredients and your knife skills.
* Stay up to date with allergen training and maintain high standards of food safety.
* Work as part of a team to keep the kitchen clean and organized; ensure food is labelled and stored properly.
* Share knowledge with junior staff, including KP’s and Commis, and mentor in collaboration with senior team members.
* Act as the on-duty senior kitchen member in the absence of the Head Chef and Sous Chef, ensuring continuity of service.
* Maintain flexible working arrangements and rotas to support work-life balance for the team.
* Contribute to a positive, warm, and fun work environment that focuses on guest experiences.
Requirements
* Previous experience in a similar kitchen environment is preferred.
* Ability to work with fresh ingredients and demonstrate strong knife skills.
* Commitment to food safety, allergen awareness, and maintaining high cleanliness standards.
* Willingness to work as part of a team and support colleagues across roles.
Benefits and Perks
* Competitive pay plus service charge and tips.
* Service charge pooled and distributed among the team.
* Off-site staff accommodation may be available to assist relocation.
* Retail and hospitality perks via Perkbox; 25% discount on F&B in the group’s hotels; staff rate of £25 B&B per person; special rates for friends and family.
* Employee Assistance Programme with confidential support helpline.
* Free meals on duty and development opportunities with progression paths and internal promotions.
* Milestone rewards and gifts for long-serving team members, including champagne, afternoon tea, or dinner and extended benefits for big milestones.
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