Senior Sous Chef
Champneys Mottram Hall
Contract: Full Time
Salary: £39,780 plus gratuities
We are a prestigious and luxurious brand focused on wellness and wellbeing, and our delicious food offering reflects this. Our kitchen brigades are creative, imaginative, and have a desire to provide outstanding, wholesome dishes to our guests.
Your main responsibility will be assisting the Head Chef in the management and running of the kitchen, ensuring your team stays motivated and all food is prepared to the highest standards.
Other key responsibilities include:
* Supporting with menu development and design, taking into account the nutritional requirements of Champneys' healthy eating cuisine.
* Supporting the Head Chef in recruiting, managing, training, and performance of all kitchen staff to Champneys' high standards.
* Taking responsibility for the management and running of the Kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef, including supervising staff.
* Updating the People System in relation to daily hours worked by staff members and completing rotas as instructed in the absence of the Head Chef.
* Responsible for the preparation and presentation of our buffets and food on the menus.
* Maintaining and improving the standard of service and operating standards, ensuring maximum guest satisfaction.
* Gaining a working knowledge of the Champneys healthy eating philosophy and ensuring staff are trained and the philosophy is implemented in the department.
* Maintaining a high level of cleanliness in the Kitchen, ensuring compliance with legislative standards.
* Ordering food items for all outlets, checking prices, quality, and quantity, and ensuring nominated suppliers are used on all occasions.
* Controlling departmental food cost expenditure and minimizing food wastage.
We offer benefits that match our simple vision: to make you feel happier and healthier inside and out. These include:
* Health, Wellness, and Wellbeing incentives.
* Digital fitness programs.
* Nutrition guides and recipes.
* Self-Guided meditation.
* Wellbeing podcasts.
* Champneys experiences, such as overnight stays or ultimate spa day experiences.
* App for all schedules, timesheets, annual leave, and important things you need at your fingertips.
* In-house social media connecting our Champneys Family.
* Employee Assistance Programme, offering counseling sessions and legal advice if required.
* Other perks, such as shopping discounts and financial support.
* Motivating, rewarding, and engaging colleague events.
* Discounted stays for you, your friends, and family at any of our properties.
* Complimentary Spa Day on completion of your probationary period.
* 50% discount on all Champneys products.
* Great discounts on our partner products, Elemis and Clarins.
* Discounted membership to our exceptional health clubs.
* Merlin Entertainments Attraction.
* Introduce a friend incentive.
* Long Service celebrations.
* Free parking (Hotels and Resorts only).
* Professional Uniform.
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