JUNIOR SOUS CHEF - BANQUETING KITCHEN

Grantley Hall Group Limited; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly service charge

31 days holiday

Employee discounts

Free staff meals

Onsite gym access

Uniform provided

Pride in hospitality

Job summary

Grantley Hall Group Limited in North Yorkshire seeks a motivated kitchen professional to help manage the brigade and uphold luxury dining standards. You will contribute to menu development, supervise juniors, and ensure exceptional quality while maintaining costs and safety.

Join a prestigious property offering excellent benefits and a supportive team environment within a renowned 5-star setting.

Qualifications

• Must-have knowledge of health & safety and food safety guidelines.
• Ability to work to the high standards demanded by a luxury establishment.
• Experience supervising and guiding junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist managing the brigade to ensure smooth, safe kitchen operations.
• Develop creative menus and maintain exceptional food quality.
• Keep Head Chef informed of guest and team feedback.
• Train and delegate tasks to junior staff.
• Order daily with stock usage and menu planning in mind.
• Maintain cleanliness, stock control and kitchen standards at all times.

Skills

Passion for food

Willingness to learn

Health and food safety

High standards

Team supervision

Job description

Nestled in the North Yorkshire countryside, Grantley Hall is a five-star, 17th-century property offering a blend of stately grandeur and contemporary luxury. A leader in luxury hospitality, it was the first UK hotel to achieve Hospitality Assured World Class Status and also received a Two MICHELIN Key Distinction in 2024. As a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and PoB Hotels, it features 47 opulent rooms and suites, five restaurants, three bars, an award-winning spa and a cutting-edge gym, making Grantley Hall a truly distinctive luxury experience. The hotel is also a member of Forbes Travel Guide which recognises a commitment to service excellence across the globe.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist managing the brigade ensuring the smooth, safe, and efficient running of the kitchen operation
• Demonstrating a committed approach to the development of creative menus and service in the kitchen
• Ensuring the quality of food is of the exceptional standard expected
• Continually striving towards achievement and improvement
• Ensuring the Head Chef is kept aware of any relevant feedback from either the hotel guests or team
• Assisting on sections or help with other duties when required
• Training and delegation of tasks to the junior members of the team
• Ordering on a daily basis, whilst keeping in mind stock usage, menu planning and business levels
• Ensuring the cleanliness, stock control, organization and standards of the kitchen are monitored and controlled at all times

Key Skills, Qualities & Experience

• A true passion for food
• The enthusiasm and willingness to learn
• A thorough understanding of health & safety and food safety guidelines within the kitchen
• A willingness to work to the high standards that are demanded from a luxury establishment
• Innovation, creativity and attention to detail
• Experience of supervising and guiding others

Grantley Hall offers a wide range of benefits and opportunities for all employees:

• A monthly service charge - typically £3,400 annually
• 31 days holiday increasing to 33 days with length of service
• Access to earnings before payday (Stream)
• Holiday Buy/Sell Scheme
• Free parking
• Complimentary meals when on duty
• Discounted modern and spacious live-in accommodation
• Celebrating success! Company parties, winter award ceremonies and team events and incentives through the year. We also celebrate training achievements, birthdays, babies, marriages and so much more…
• Team appreciation and wellbeing activities - Team member of the month awards, BBQ’s, ice cream van, team massages, competitions & prizes, seasonal gifts, flu jabs
• Grantley Hall discounts - 50% off food and 20% off beverage, £100 B&B for employees (£150 B&B for friends and family), 20% off spa and gift shop products
• Access to hundreds of exclusive employee benefits, rewards and discounts targeted specifically at the hospitality sector. We support our employees do more with their money and help their wellbeing be providing access to a wide range of stand out well being support.
• Discounted hotel stays with Pride of Britain hotels
• Complimentary bespoke uniform and annual shoe allowance
• Free sight tests for those eligible
• Onsite Team Gym with professional induction
• Refer a Friend Scheme where you can earn up to £1000
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Support line and online portal supporting ‘mind, money, move, munch’
• Grantley Academy to support your development