About The Location
Winchester, Hampshire, United Kingdom – Hotel du Vin Winchester is a boutique hotel housed in a Georgian building built in 1715, located near Winchester Cathedral. The property offers 24 bedrooms, a 64‑seat bistro & bar, and a private event space for up to 50 guests.
About The Role
Position: Sous Chef – Hotel du Vin, Winchester
Rate of Pay: £34,000 per annum plus generous company benefits, training and development
Contract: Full‑time, Permanent, 45 hours per week
Location: Winchester
Responsibilities
* Maintain tight control over food costs and monitor spend as a percentage of sales.
* Oversee stock movement and ensure stock security.
* Minimise food wastage and support monthly stock checks.
* Report monthly stock control and monetary values to the Financial Controller.
* Achieve and exceed budgeted gross‑profit targets.
* Ensure professional kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef.
* Maintain up‑to‑date product, client, and service knowledge; communicate effectively with relevant staff.
* Regularly evaluate performance and products to identify future challenges.
* Foster effective daily communication with Bistro, Brasserie, Café Bar, Reception, and Meetings teams.
* Consistently deliver service levels that exceed guest expectations.
* Collaborate with the team and adhere to company menu SOPs.
* Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and food hygiene policies (HACCP); train staff accordingly.
* Demonstrate flexibility in hours, location, and responsibilities as required by the company.
Benefits
* Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin and Frasers Hospitality – rooms from £65 per night.
* Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate – 50% off best available rate.
* 35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries and Bistros.
* Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes that support your career development.
* High Street Discounts on a range of high‑street shops, experiences and holidays.
* Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on bikes.
* Healthcare Cash Plans – dental, optical and medical from £5 per month.
* Referral schemes that pay up to £1,500.
* Work‑life support such as Wellness & National Campaign Days Calendar, Mental Health Awareness week and more.
* Instant pay access through Wagestream – track wages in real time, save up to 50% of earnings.
* Complimentary stays on your 1st, 3rd and 5th anniversaries with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast.
* Support for neurological charity – The Brain Charity.
* Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice available 24/7.
Frasers Hospitality, Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin are equal opportunity employers and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
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