Food and Beverage Sous Chef

Park Dean Resorts; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading holiday park organization in Dorchester is seeking a Sous Chef to join their vibrant kitchen team. This role involves inspiring and leading a kitchen team while ensuring high standards of food quality and safety. Key responsibilities include managing the team, delivering menus within budget, and supporting the Head Chef. Ideal candidates will have culinary experience and a Basic Food Hygiene Level 2 certification. The company offers great perks including discounts and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

50% holiday discount

30% team member discount

Discounts on local brands

Qualifications

• Experience in culinary settings and managing kitchen teams.
• Proficiency in food safety and health standards.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead a kitchen team, ensuring high standards.
• Manage team training for efficient operations.
• Deliver menus within budget and maximize profits.
• Maintain food safety practices and manage stock.
• Support the Head Chef and guide the team.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Restaurant Experience

Food Service

Hotel Experience

Management Experience

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Level 2

Tools

Taleo

Micros POS

Job description

Overview

Are you a creative hands-on chef who loves motivating a team and delivering amazing food? We're looking for a Sous Chef to join our vibrant kitchen team at Parkdean. this role youll work closely with the Head Chef helping run a smooth and efficient kitchen that serves up delicious meals and unforgettable experiences for our guests. From managing the team and training new talent to ensuring everything stays fresh on budget and up to the highest standards this is your chance to shine!

Youll need to hold a basic Food Hygiene Level 2.

What Parkdean Resorts Offers

Well besides the one-of-a-kind team culture stunning locations across the UK and the chance to work with the UKs largest holiday park organisation we can offer:

• The chance to develop your skills and boost your career across our 66 parks as one of the best in the biz when it comes to apprenticeships weve got your back when it comes to training!
• Youre never on your own with our Employee Assistance Programme! It comes with a 24/7 confidential helpline for counselling and support- because your wellbeing is our top priority.
• A 50% discount for you and a 25% discount for friends and family when booking your holiday with us.
• A team member discount of 30% available on everything from fabulous food to delicious drinks and even our fun leisure activities.
• Score awesome discounts! From tasty meal kits like Hello Fresh to your favourite local gyms weve got deals on lots of brands just for want to be a force for good and caring for our parks people and planet is a natural component of the way we do business.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead a kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food quality and service.
• Manage the team and training new talent to maintain smooth, efficient operations.
• Deliver menus that stay within budget and maximise profits.
• Maintain food safety and health & safety practices; manage stock and food diaries.
• Support the Head Chef, especially when the Head Chef is away, and provide guidance to the team.
• Safeguard by reporting any concerns about safety or systems.

Safeguarding and Equality

Parkdean Resorts is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Background checks including DBS (or equivalent) will be carried out if appropriate. We want to do all we can to create an environment and recruitment process where people feel safe and comfortable to talk about disability. For any reasonable adjustment requests please contact Stephanie at

Required Experience

IC

Key Skills

• Culinary Experience
• Restaurant Experience
• Food Service
• Hotel Experience
• Taleo
• Hospitality Experience
• Bartending
• Guest Relations Experience
• Management Experience
• POS
• Supervising Experience
• Micros POS

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1