Junior Sous Chef

Coworth Park; Sunningdale; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Coworth Park Hotel as a Junior Sous Chef, recognized as one of The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work in 2024. Responsibilities include managing kitchen operations, maintaining quality standards, and providing a memorable guest experience. The position offers competitive salary with benefits like complimentary stays at Dorchester Collection hotels and ongoing development opportunities.

Benefits

Complimentary stays with breakfast at all Dorchester Collection hotels

50% off at bars and restaurants within all Dorchester hotels

£1,000 Refer a friend bonus scheme

World class learning and development opportunities

Social events throughout the year

Free Meals on Duty

Exclusive Access to a discount platform

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a similar role and environment such as AA Rosette or Michelin background.
• Experience in ordering systems and cost processes.
• Understanding of COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Run an environment that is clean, tidy and organised.
• Control operating costs within food outlets to agreed budgets.
• Help to plan and create menu designs.

Skills

Team leader

Excellent communicator

Hands on team player

Good interpersonal skills

Flexible approach

Education

City & Guild 7061/7062

NVQ Level 2/3

Job description

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Join us as aJunior Sous Chef at Coworth
Park Hotel, recently recognised as one of The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places
to Work for in 2024. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where
inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our values of passion,
personality, respect, working together, and creativity. We believe that a
variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success. Join us as aSenior Housekeeper at Coworth
Park Hotel, recently recognised as one of The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places
to Work for in 2024. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where
inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our values of passion,
personality, respect, working together, and creativity. We believe that a
variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success.

We work
with some of the most talented and unique individuals in our business, who
always ensure the extraordinary guest experience of Dorchester Collection and
the hotels within it. It is, after all, our people that bring our vision to
life. As a member of our Dorchester Collection Family, we will support your
development by nurturing your personality, creating a transparent culture of
trust collaboration and appreciation. Supported by our annual personal
development planning, tailored learning opportunities and our Academy programs
you will be a part of creating a bespoke experience.



Treasured by guests. Cherished by employees. Celebrated worldwide.



As an employee, you are expected to provide our guests with a bespoke and
memorable experience measured to the highest standards of quality and service
delivery. Additionally the execution of your position will be in accordance to
our company policies, standards and procedures.



Our company values are the fundamental spirit on how we reach our goals. As an
ambassador of Dorchester Collection you will be entrusted with our values and
expected to further enrich our We Care culture: Passion - Personality - Respect
- Working Together - Innovation



This job description is intended to illustrate the main duties and
responsibilities of the role. It is not intended to be exhaustive and please be
advised that the duties and responsibilities may be added on a temporary or
permanent basis as appropriate.

What You'll do:

ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• To run an
  environment that is clean, tidy and organised at all times
• HACCAP – To follow
  the day to day procedures including; Diligence, food labelling, weekly
  deep clean of your section
• Plan the day to day
  running of all sections of each kitchen (banqueting, breakfast, room
  service, and staff food) effectively to meet the service standards. This
  will mean constant training, supervision, and forecasting in line with
  the Coworth Park hotels business needs.
• To control, with
  the aid of the senior Chefs, all the operating costs within all the food
  outlets to the agreed budgets set.
• Carry out quality
  checks on stock, produce and dishes along with offering training, and
  understanding of the products to keep the team focussed and allowing
  them to evolve as chefs.
• Have a flexible
  ability to respond to business and client needs. Give full understanding
  and guidance to a colleague requiring assistance in a difficult
  situation, using a caring and supporting manner.
• To be able to run,
  look after and make decisions in the operation during the absence of senior
  chefs
• To follow and abide
  by all regulations, policies and procedures that has been set out by
  Coworth Park Hotel and the Dorchester Collection.
• Attend and run
  meetings as and when required, including the daily hotel briefing and
  the BEO meeting.
• Help to plan and
  create menu designs
• Ensure the daily
  food orders are processed accurately in to the system
• Work to create new
  dishes alongside the chef

Health and Safety

• Comply with all
  statutory and company health & Safety, fire, bomb and security
  regulations
• Ensure job required
  certificates and licensing is kept up to date
• Ensure other team
  members are also made aware of these requirements and abide by them

Flexibility

• Along with your main
  duties you may be asked to complete other tasks and duties as and when
  necessary and reasonably required
• You may on occasion be
  required to adjust your hours of work to cover the business needs

What you'll Bring:

• Previous
  experience within a similar role and environment such as AA Rosette or Michelin
  background
• Relevant
  qualifications such as City & Guild 7061/7062 or NVQ Level 2/3
• Experience in
  ordering systems and cost processes
• Understanding
  of COSHH
• Team leader
  and excellent communicator
• Hands on team
  player
• Experience of
  training and coaching a team
• Flexible
  approach to respond to the needs of the business and clients
• Good
  interpersonal skills
• Well
  presented

What you'll get:

As a Junior Sous Chef at Coworth Park, here are just some of the great benefits you will receive:

• Competitive salary per annum
• Complimentary stays with breakfast included in all 10 Dorchester Collection hotels
• 50% off at bars and restaurants within all of our Dorchester Collection hotels
• £1,000 Refer a friend bonus scheme; including £200 tax free on their first day
• World class learning and development opportunities
• Social events throughout the year, including our annual winter ball
• Free Meals on Duty
• Exclusive Access to a discount platform featuring 1000’s of retailers

We
celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for
all employees and applicants. If you require any accommodations during the
application process, please contact the People & Culture team at
[emailprotected]