Job Opportunity: Sous Chef at The Dukes Head
This is a great opportunity to advance your hospitality career as part of the Kitchen team within Surya Hotels. We are seeking a Sous Chef to join us at The Dukes Head.
Embrace the new era in hospitality by making your mark and embodying our ‘Ownership with Personality’ values.
The Dukes Head, with its striking powder-blue façade and Georgian elegance, is a historic part of King’s Lynn’s Tuesday Market Place. It combines period charm with contemporary chic, offering 80 spacious rooms and serving the best local produce in our restaurant, lounge, and bar.
We seek an enthusiastic Sous Chef passionate about great food, presentation, and quality service, capable of inspiring and leading the brigade. Apprentices will also be considered for this role.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Create, prepare, cook, and present dishes, leading your section and coordinating service with colleagues.
2. Manage wastage, portions, and time efficiencies while collaborating with all departments for smooth service.
3. Support the Head Chef in mentoring less experienced colleagues and work as part of a team to deliver excellent food promptly.
4. Flexibly cook and serve on any section to ensure consistent quality.
5. Adhere to Food Safety and Health & Hygiene regulations, maintaining cleanliness and organization of your section.
About you:
* Passionate about food, ingredients, and flavor combinations.
* Determined to deliver excellent results under pressure.
* A team player who values input and inspires others to improve.
* Exceptional attention to detail.
* Open to sharing ideas to enhance the customer experience.
Now you know what we are looking for in our Sous Chef.
What we offer:
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7.
* WageStream for flexible wage access and savings.
* Discounted meals and stays across our hotels in the UK.
* A development program, including apprenticeships and professional training, to help you rise to a “Hospitality Superstar”.
* Bike to work scheme.
* Flexible working hours.
* Inclusion in Tronc scheme.
In return, we ask:
* Deliver excellent service to kitchen and F&B colleagues with efficiency and kindness.
* Meet service standards and work effectively within the team.
* Continue your development through in-house and external training.
* Be reliable and bring your best self to work.
Join our diverse and dynamic group, part of the Flying Trade Group family, owning 13 hotels and bars across East Anglia and Surrey!
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