Sous Chef

TN United Kingdom; Conwy; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel and spa in Snowdonia is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team and ensure high-quality meal production. This role involves managing kitchen operations, supporting team development, and maintaining safety standards. The ideal candidate will have significant kitchen management experience and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Benefits

Staff accommodation across the group

Regular service charge payments

Uniform provided

Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunities for development

Qualifications

• Significant kitchen management or leadership experience in a supervisory role.
• Ability to maintain safety and minimize risks in the kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team in high-quality meal production and maximize profit.
• Manage purchasing cycles and minimize waste.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Food Safety

Cost Control

Education

College qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

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IXORA Hotel and Spa opened in December 2024 and is part of the Interesting Hotels Group. Located in the breathtaking surroundings of Snowdonia (Eryri) National Park, IXORA Hotel & Spa is a modern sanctuary for leisure and business. Surrounded by stunning panoramic mountain views and natural beauty, we offer luxurious accommodations, onsite dining, a fitness centre, and a tranquil Spa.

We are seeking a Sous Chef who shares our passion for hospitality and world-class customer service. We value hardworking, positive team players committed to delivering an exceptional guest experience. Interested in joining this new adventure? Please see the full job description below.

Job Purpose

To lead the kitchen team in providing high-quality meal production to maximize profit and to deputise for the Head Chef in their absence.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Schedule the team and allocate work to optimize productivity.
2. Maintain safety and minimize risks related to the working environment and processes.
3. Manage purchasing cycles to minimize waste, ensuring robust processes for checking contract pricing, delivery, and yield.
4. Coordinate commodity/product delivery and waste collection to meet operational needs, supervising contractors accordingly.
5. Ensure controls are in place to minimize the environmental impact of kitchen operations.
6. Support the team to achieve KPI targets in line with dish standards and SOPs.
7. Be present during peak service periods to support the team.
8. Create a safe, secure, and stimulating environment for kitchen staff.
9. Ensure all team members are equipped with the necessary tools, skills, and knowledge.
10. Brief service teams on product availability and recommended items before service.
11. Ensure all dishes are specified, costed, and meet product specifications before delivery to customers.
12. Maintain compliance with processes, systems, and standards.
13. Champion tactical and change initiatives from management or brand directives.
14. Provide clear purpose, support learning, and give feedback on performance to the team.
15. Coach team members to develop their skills continually.
16. Maintain productivity, food cost, and expense targets, and keep records on waste and supplier interactions.
17. Comply with company policies and legislation.
18. Monitor risks and maintain records related to HACCP, cleaning, maintenance, and safety certifications.
19. Maintain appropriate stock levels of food and cleaning products based on forecast activity.

Preferred Qualifications

• College qualification or equivalent experience.
• Significant kitchen management or leadership experience in a supervisory role.

What’s in it for you?

• Staff accommodation across the group.
• Regular service charge payments.
• Uniform provided.
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunities for development.
• Full-time contract.
• Competitive pay rate.

Additional Information

• If you do not hear from us within 28 days, your application was not successful, but we encourage you to apply for future vacancies.