IXORA Hotel and Spa opened in December 2024 which forms part of Interesting Hotels Group, nestled in the breathtaking surroundings of Snowdonia (Eryri) National Park, IXORA Hotel & Spa is your modern sanctuary for leisure and business alike. Surrounded by stunning panoramic mountain views and serene natural beauty, we offer luxurious accommodations, onsite dining, a fitness centre and tranquil Spa. We are now looking for a Sous Chef who shares our passion for hospitality, and world-class customer service. We value hard working, positive team players who are committed to delivering an incredible experience for our guests. Want to be part of this new adventure? Take a look at the full job description below. Job Purpose To provide the kitchen team with the leadership to provide optimal cash profit from safe, high quality meal production and to deputise for the Head Chef in his absence. Main Duties and Responsibilities Schedule the team and allocate work to deliver optimal levels of productivity Maintain activity to minimise / eliminate risk relating to working environment, process and process output Maintain purchasing cycle in line with forecasted activity to minimise waste; ensure that robust processes exist to check contract pricing, delivery and yield Schedule commodity/product delivery and waste collection to fit with operational requirements and ensure appropriate contractor supervision Ensure appropriate controls and team awareness on the environmental impact of kitchen operations and ensure this impact is minimised Support your team to deliver the targeted KPI improvements in line with the agreed dish standards and kitchen management standard operating procedures Support your team by being in the department at the peak service periods Ensure a safe, secure and stimulating environment is provided for team members in the kitchen and supporting areas Ensure that all team members are fully equipped with the tools, skills, behaviours and knowledge required Ensure service teams are fully briefed on product availability and ‘recommend’ items pre service Ensure that all food dishes are fully specified and costed and that no products are delivered to our customers that do not fully meet this specification Ensure that all prescribed and designed processes, systems and standards are maintained Champion both tactical and ‘change’ initiatives instigated by brand or management Constantly provide the team with clear purpose they require, support with relevant learning experiences and feedback on individual /team performance Observe and coach the team to ensure they are continuing to develop their skills Ensure you have a personal development plan and elicit feedback from those you lead on a regular basis Maintain productivity, food cost and expense performance in line with targets; maintain required records on food waste, waste collection etc and work with nominated suppliers only Comply with all directive company policies and relevant legislation Monitor ‘Risk’ and maintain accurate records relating to HACCP, cleaning schedule activity, maintenance and servicing records, work‐wear contract requirements and all required safety certification Maintain stockholding of food /cleaning products at an appropriate and consistent level relative to forecast activity levels Preferred Qualification College qualification or equivalent experience Significant kitchen management / leadership experience in a supervisory role Intermediate Food Hygiene Certification ‘What’s in it for me?’ I hear you ask Staff stays across the group Service charge paid regularly Uniform provided Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme Opportunity to develop Full time contract Competitive rate of pay Additional Information If you have not heard back from us within 28 days of your application then it has not been successful on this occasion but please do consider applying for future department/business vacancies