Senior Sous Chef

JOHN LEWIS PARTNERSHIP; Cookham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a renowned hospitality establishment located by the picturesque River Thames, where your culinary skills will shine. This exciting role as a Senior Chef offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated kitchen team in crafting exceptional dining experiences. You'll be responsible for menu creation, team development, and maintaining high standards of food safety. With a focus on creativity and profitability, you'll thrive in a dynamic environment that values both tradition and innovation. If you're passionate about food and leadership, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a unique setting.

Benefits

Live-in accommodation

Private bedroom

Shared bathroom and kitchen

Access to picturesque grounds

Serenity Therapy suite access

Beauty treatments and massages

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a team in a commercial kitchen environment.
• Strong understanding of produce and ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Write creative and profitable menus while leading the kitchen team.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and kitchen legislative requirements.

Skills

Excellent cooking skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organization and planning skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Food Safety Level 3

City & Guilds diplomas in professional cookery

BTEC HNC in professional cookery

Job description

• Salary - The full-time (37.5 hour) salary range for this role is £26,500 to £35,000; however, the expected salary is £31,800 - £42,000 based on a 45-hour week that we are currently recruiting for.
• Contract type - This position is permanent.
• Working pattern - 45 hours per week with straight shifts only, earliest start time 6 am - latest finish 9.30 pm.
• Location - This role is based at our Odney Hotel.
• Live-in accommodation is available with this role - Private bedroom with shared bathroom and kitchen - Up to £135 per calendar month.

Key responsibilities

• Excellent cooking skills with a strong understanding of produce and ingredients.
• Previous experience in a Senior Chef Role in a similar venue.
• The ability to write menus that are both creative and profitable.
• Excellent leadership skills with experience in developing and leading a team.
• Strong communication skills through a variety of means.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to stay calm under pressure, adapting your approach to complete routine and non-routine tasks.
• Exceptional organization and planning skills through Standard operating procedures. High attention to detail and accuracy - great at managing one's own time and the time of the team.
• Drive self-motivated. Excellent knowledge of kitchen-related legislative requirements/audits.
• Hold appropriate professional qualifications for the role and have HACCP knowledge and experience.

Essential skills/experience you'll need

• Food Safety Level 3, relevant professional chef qualifications: City & Guilds diplomas in professional cookery, BTEC HNC in professional cookery or equivalent.
• Proven experience leading a team in a commercial kitchen environment.

Desirable skills/experience you may have

• Skilled influencer/motivator/coach.

About Odney

If you are looking for a hotel with something different and some history to work in, then The Odney Hotel, our Place by the River could be for you. This is a beautiful and unique John Lewis Partnership-owned hotel, set on 130 acres by the River Thames in Cookham, Berkshire. It offers both character and charm to our guests.

The guests can stay in one of 5 beautiful houses on the site, or one of 5 Air BnB's each maintaining the period look of its time with access to the picturesque grounds including a private stretch of river, water gardens, a pool, and sports facilities. The main building Lullebrook Manor and its grounds are thought to have been the inspiration for the classic novel The Wind in The Willows, bringing history along with relaxation.

Relaxation can be further achieved with a visit to our Serenity Therapy suite, offering beauty treatments and massages or afternoon tea on the terrace, a drink in the bar, or a meal overlooking the river.