Senior Sous Chef

Buxton Crescent; Buxton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing incentives

Digital fitness programmes

Nutrition guides and recipes

Self-guided meditation app

Champneys spa experiences

Job summary

Champneys in Buxton is seeking a proactive kitchen supervisor to support the Head Chef in managing the kitchen, ensuring dishes meet the highest standards and guest satisfaction. You will help run daily operations, steer the team, and uphold Champneys healthy eating philosophy across menus.

You will also assist with menu development, recruit and train staff, oversee rotas, monitor costs and maintain cleanliness and compliance with legislative standards in a luxury wellness setting.

Qualifications

• Assisting Head Chef in management and running of the kitchen.
• Recruiting, training and performance of all kitchen staff.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in managing the kitchen and ensuring high standards are met.
• Support with menu development and design considering Champneys healthy eating cuisine.
• Recruit, manage, train and appraise kitchen staff to Champneys standards.
• Lead kitchen operations in Head Chef's absence and oversee rotas.
• Order food items, check prices and quality, ensure preferred suppliers are used.
• Control food costs and minimise waste.
• Maintain cleanliness and compliance with legislative standards.
• Instill Champneys healthy eating philosophy across the department.

Job description

Contract: Full Time
Salary: On application

As the prestigious and luxurious brand that we are, we are focused on wellness and wellbeing, our delicious food offering also reflects this. Our kitchen brigades are creative, imaginative and have a desire to provide outstanding, wholesome dishes to our guests.

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

Other key responsibilities include;

• Supporting with menu development and design taking into account the nutritional requirement of Champneys healthy eating cuisine.
• Supporting the Head Chef in recruiting, managing, training and performance of all kitchen staff to Champneys high standards.
• Taking responsibility for the management and running of the Kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef including supervising of staff.
• Updating the People System in relation to daily hours worked by staff members and to complete rotas as instructed in the absence of the Head Chef
• Responsible for the preparation and presentation of our buffets and food on the menus.
• Maintain & improve standard of service and operating standards, ensuring maximum guest satisfaction
• To gain a working knowledge of the Champneys healthy eating philosophy and ensure staff are trained and philosophy is implemented in department
• To maintain a high level of cleanliness in the Kitchen ensuring compliance with legislative standards.
• To order food items for all outlets checking on prices, quality and quantity. To ensure that the nominated suppliers are used in all occasions.
• Control departmental food cost expenditure and to minimize food wastage

Being the iconic wellbeing brand that we are you should expect benefits that match our simple vision; to make you feel happier and healthier inside and out.
Not only will you work in great company you will also have access to the following:

• Health, Wellness and Wellbeing incentives
• Digital fitness programmes
• Nutrition guides and recipes
• Self-Guided meditation
• Champneys experiences (such an overnight stay or an ultimate spa day experience)
• App for all schedules, timesheets, annual leave and all the important things you need at your fingertips.
• In house social media connecting our Champneys Family
• Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling sessions and legal advice if required, other perks such as shopping discounts and financial support to list a few benefits.
• Motivating, rewarding and engaging colleague events.
• Discounted stays for you, your friends and family at any of our properties.
• Complimentary Spa Day on completion of your probationary period.
• 50% discount on all Champneys products.
• Great discounts on our partner products Elemis and Clarins.
• Discounted membership to our exceptional health clubs.

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