Overview
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. The Belfry has undergone a major expansion and renovation with an investment of over £80 million, adding The Masters Suite, a new event space, 149 additional bedrooms, a state-of-the-art leisure club and other enhancements. We were named in the 2024 Caterer’s Top 30 Best Places to Work and Springboard’s 2024 Best Employer. We are committed to taking care of our team as we do our guests.
About The Role
As a Banqueting Sous Chef your day will be focused on the running, training and development of the team to deliver our banqueting menus. You will be an inspirational leader, a quick thinker and a brilliant communicator.
Salary
The on-target earning potential for this role is £39,186.44 annual salary, comprised of a base salary of £36,341.00 plus an estimated £2,845.44 in gratuities per annum.
Key Responsibilities
* Set up and preparation of menu items ready for food service, with numbers based on hotel occupancy for the resort
* Cook and deliver beautifully crafted food using the best ingredients sourced from local suppliers
* Ensure a safe and compliant kitchen is maintained
* Run a section of the kitchen during busy service and support teammates to ensure fast, accurate delivery
* Manage, train and develop junior staff
* Opportunity to order stock, write menus alongside the head chef, and help implement menu ideas
Ideal Candidate
* Experience in a fast-paced kitchen, ideally with exposure to banqueting or event catering
* Background as a Sous Chef or in a similar role within a hotel or large-scale kitchen
* Strong communication skills with a focus on teamwork and supporting senior kitchen staff
* Good organisational abilities, able to work efficiently and manage time under pressure
* Passionate about producing quality food and eager to learn and grow in a culinary career
* Proactive attitude with willingness to contribute ideas and improve processes
Belfry Benefits
* Learning & Development: on-the-job coaching, in-house training, access to The Belfry Campus, apprenticeships, and internal progression via the LEAD development programme
* Wellness: discounted gym memberships, mental health support, healthcare schemes, Wagestream earnings access, and Cycle2Work
* Showing Our Appreciation: Belfry Awards, long service recognition, discounts at resort outlets, Perkbox discounts, free parking, subsidised taxi service, and complimentary meals during shifts
* Making a difference: sustainability initiatives and community involvement with ESG commitments and charitable activities
* Our Values: Make a Difference, Own Our Actions, Better Together, and Deliver Every Day
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Hospitality
Wishaw, England, United Kingdom
Note: This description reflects the role and its responsibilities and qualifications as listed by The Belfry Hotel & Resort.
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