Senior Sous Chef

Champneys; Ashford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a prestigious wellness brand as a Kitchen Assistant at Champneys Eastwell Manor. You'll support the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations, staff training, and menu development focused on healthy eating. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with excellent benefits that promote your wellbeing.

Benefits

Learning & Development opportunities

Free parking

Professional uniform

Access to Merlin Entertainments attractions

Qualifications

• Experience in a culinary role with a focus on healthy eating.
• Ability to handle food supplies and maintain cleanliness standards.
• Knowledge of health and wellness practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in overseeing kitchen operations.
• Support in menu development considering nutritional requirements.
• Manage kitchen staff and maintain service standards.

Skills

Team Management

Menu Development

Food Safety

Nutritional Planning

Job description

Champneys Eastwell Manor

Contract: Zero Hour

Salary: £20 per hour plus service charge

As a prestigious and luxurious brand, we focus on wellness and wellbeing. Our food offerings reflect this commitment. Our kitchen brigade is creative and dedicated to providing outstanding, wholesome dishes to our guests.

Your main responsibility will be assisting the Head Chef in managing and running the kitchen, ensuring your team stays motivated and all food is prepared to the highest standards.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Supporting menu development and design, considering the nutritional requirements of Champneys healthy eating cuisine.
• Assisting the Head Chef in recruiting, managing, training, and evaluating kitchen staff to meet Champneys' high standards.
• Taking responsibility for managing and running the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef, including supervising staff.
• Updating the People System regarding staff hours and completing rotas as instructed.
• Preparing and presenting buffets and menu items.
• Maintaining and improving service standards and operating procedures to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Gaining knowledge of the Champneys healthy eating philosophy and ensuring staff are trained accordingly.
• Maintaining high cleanliness standards in the kitchen to comply with legislative requirements.
• Ordering food supplies, checking prices, quality, and quantity, and ensuring the use of nominated suppliers.
• Controlling departmental food costs and minimizing wastage.

Benefits

As part of the iconic wellbeing brand, you will enjoy benefits that support our vision to make you feel happier and healthier inside and out. You will work in a great environment and have access to:

• App technology for essential forms
• In-house social media connecting the Champneys family
• Learning & Development opportunities for career growth
• Merlin Entertainments attractions
• Free parking
• Professional uniform