In a NutshellWe are actively seeking a new Sous Chef to help prepare and cook delicious food for the Castle Inn (awarded South West pub of the Year in The Trenchermans Guide) Alongside the Head Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing the food and kitchen operations for the Castle Inn and will lead and inspire the kitchen and service teams with a culture that delivers an amazing guest experience.Menu development will be an important part of this role with a thorough understanding and passion for food and flavours. A key eye for local and current food trends will be integral to this role.If this is the kind of opportunity you are looking for - apply now!Package DescriptionAnd now for the good stuff Hospitality is all about looking after people and we are committed to our people. We work hard to ensure you can enjoy your job and are well rewarded. As well as excellent training, development and progression opportunities, other benefits include:Competitive salary and benefits29 days holiday (increasing with length of service)50% Discount on food and beverage across all Exclusive propertiesReally big discounts of room nights across all Exclusive propertiesEAP provided by Hospitality ActionHospitality Essentials discount platform — giving you access to 1,000 shopping discounts, cashback deals, and online exercise, wellbeing & finance guidesMeals on duty provided for freeRecognition and rewards schemeAccess to our learning platform including great training and development programs.Free gym access where available dedicated classes.BCorp member and commitment to improving our People, Product and Planet.Free downloads to newspapers, magazines and booksCycle to work schemeMain ResponsibilitiesLots to do but lots of funIn the absence of the Head Chef you will lead and inspire the kitchen and service teams to deliver amazing guest experiencesCreate original and great tasting seasonal food menusMotivate the kitchen team to deliver a consistently high standard of food preparation and cookingHold regular inspirational product and skill focussed training sessions for the kitchen and service teamsEnsure the kitchens are compliant with Health & Safety regulations and to manage and uphold regular cleaning and kitchen maintenance schedulesWork closely with the F&B Manager and Head Chef, marketing and events teams for the effective food operation throughout service and for all events at the bars and restaurantsEnsure that systems for stock management are adhered to and that stock levels are maintained in all kitchens with stock rotation taking placeImplement and maintain food wastage control within all kitchensPromote the concept of the Brasserie with passion and enthusiasm to all of the team.Have a sound working understanding of all costs and charges relating to food operations and ensuring food cost of sales and GP margins are maintained at budgeted levelsControl the operational excellence of a busy and demanding kitchen, ensuring the Standard Operating Procedures for the kitchens are fully understood and followed at all times. Help with all ordering, stock controls and standards of proceduresParticipate fully as a team member within the F&B DepartmentAttend daily meetings promptly as required and to attend weekly F&B meetings.Be responsible for ensuring all kitchen equipment and machinery is in working order and all repairs are reported and monitoredThe Ideal CandidateAre you right for us?Our successful Sous Chef will have;A proven, successful background from within a similar luxury hospitality environmentA true passion for foodAbility to lead a teamFinancial AcumenAbility to improve standards and implemented new ideasInitiative and creativityEffective communication skillsAbout The CompanyAre we right for you?We expect a lot but we'll give a lot to get the right people. There are 4 main things we look for1. We want people with bags of character. We don't want you to hide your personality when you're at work, we want you to feel comfortable, to be who you are.2. We want people people. You've got to like being around others, smiling and chatting because you like people, not because someone told you to smile and chat.3. We need extra milers. So if you think the job description is all you have to do, then we're not for you. 4. You have to put your heart into it. When you tell a guest you're happy to help, you have to mean it.