Rockliffe Hall is an AA-rated 5 red star resort in the north of England and is set within 375 acres outside the village of Hurworth, near Darlington in County Durham. We aim to provide an outstanding personalised service to each guest who stays, spas, golfs and dines and with us, acknowledging special occasions and making them memorable for all guests. We are currently seeking a Junior Sous Chef in our Clubhouse to join Team Rockliffe
The Role
The main responsibilities of the role will be (but not limited to):
* To lead and direct a team of chefs to ensure all food is cooked and presented to a high-quality standard and ensure that their allocated sections operate in a safe, hygienic and efficient manner.
* Assist in the achievement of gross profit targets set within the kitchen, through stock takes, portion control, product costing and wastage measures
* Be able to liaise with recommended suppliers on a daily basis to ensure a good food product and price
* Monitor the quality of goods delivered and ensure correct stock rotation is adhered to and the correct procedures are followed
* Plan the department rota ensuring manning levels are consistent with business levels
* Able to develop new menu ideas and implement them with descriptions and recipes
* Deliver cook offs, training and information specification sheets for new menu items for the Kitchen and Front of House team
* To oversee the quality and presentation of all food served to ensure that it is up to Rockliffe standard
* Support the training and development of the kitchen team, including scheduling attendance at any statutory training
What We Offer You
At Rockliffe Hall we value the contribution made by each team member and in recognition of this offer some fantastic benefits:
* 48 hour contract and work life balance
* Competitive salary
* Employee assistance programme
* Exclusive team member accommodation rates and reduced friends and family rates
* Spa usage times available to all team members
* Gym usage times available to all team members
* Fitness Classes
* 50% saving on Spa Treatments
* 50% saving on Spa Days
* 50% saving on Dining
* 20% saving on purchases within the Spa Boutique
* 20% saving on purchases within the Golf Pro Shop
* 20% saving on Golf Lessons
* 20% saving on gift vouchers
* Long Service Award including additional annual leave days and bonus payment.
* Pension Scheme for eligible team members
* Life Assurance for eligible team members
* Special rate applicable when visiting other Pride of Britain hotels (subject to availability)
We take an interest in the individual aspirations of our team members and offer many training and development opportunities to help you succeed in a career in hospitality from our online training platform, onsite mentoring and accredited qualifications.
Please keep a look out on our social media platforms to see all of our additional team activities and incentives.
If you have a passion to work in hospitality and want to advance your skills in a leading 5* Hotel, we want to hear from you
Additional pay:
* Commission pay
* Tips
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Gym membership
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Gym membership
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person