Chef

Warner Leisure Hotels; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hotel group in the UK is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations at their coastal chalet village. The ideal candidate will lead and train a team of junior chefs, ensure adherence to food safety standards, and manage inventory effectively. This role offers competitive salary and various benefits, including free use of leisure facilities and potential for career development.

Benefits

Potential live-in accommodation

Free use of gym and leisure facilities

60% discounted food onsite

Career development opportunities

20% discount for family and friends

Qualifications

• Experience in a branded kitchen environment is essential.
• Ability to create a supportive team culture.
• Strong understanding of inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations ensuring station organization.
• Supervise and train junior chefs fostering collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Manage inventory and food costs to align with financial targets.
• Support the Head Chef in achieving high customer satisfaction.

Skills

Kitchen operations management

Team leadership

Food safety standards

Financial management

Customer service mindset

Job description

Join our team at Norton Grange part of the Warner Hotels Group. Set within magnificent grounds, Norton Grange is part of the Warner Hotels Group. It's a beautiful, coastal, 202-bedroom chalet village with a theatre, purpose-built leisure facilities, a restaurant, and award-winning gardens that feature beautiful views of the Solent. It's close to the port of Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight

Salary: GBP29,000 - GBP34,000

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Sous Chef to join us at Warner Hotels.

What will I be doing?

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, ensuring all stations are properly organised and prepared for service.
• Supervising and training junior chefs, promoting a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Ensuring food safety standards are always adhered to, including proper storage, handling, and cooking techniques.
• Monitoring inventory levels and managing food costs to meet financial targets.
• Supporting the Head Chef in maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and responding to guest feedback

What are we looking for?

• A Sous Chef who understands the importance of working in a branded environment.
• You will have the ability to create a culture of support and actively encourages teamwork.
• Willingness to challenge if standards aren't meeting required levels.
• A chef with a passion for great food and service.

What skills do I need?

• Understands the important of working with a branded menu.
• Experience of managing orders, food stocks and forecast against occupancy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and can adapt quickly to changing requirements.
• Good financial knowledge with the ability to manage costs in line with the department's budget.

The benefits of working with us

• Potential live-in available
• Free use of gym and leisure facilities
• Free or 60% discounted food onsite
• Access to numerous discounts and offers with many national brands and retailers.
• A real opportunity for career development through externally recognised qualifications in addition to in-house training and development (Degree and Apprenticeship level)
• 20% discount for you, your family & friends across our Bourne Leisure brands; Warner Hotels and Haven Holidays (including further discounted breaks within Warner for you, your family, and friends to use)

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