Senior Sous Chef

TN United Kingdom; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen leidenschaftlichen Senior Sous Chef, der die tägliche Küchenführung übernimmt und höchste Standards für Qualität und Service sicherstellt. In dieser spannenden Rolle arbeiten Sie eng mit einem Michelin-Stern-Küchenchef zusammen und sind für die Schulung und Entwicklung des Küchenteams verantwortlich. Sie werden die Möglichkeit haben, kreative Menüs zu entwickeln und die Küche in Abwesenheit des Küchenchefs zu leiten. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Essen haben und in einem dynamischen Umfeld arbeiten möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Benefits

29 Tage Urlaub

50% Rabatt auf Speisen und Getränke

Kostenlose Mahlzeiten während der Arbeit

Zugang zu Schulungsprogrammen

Kostenloser Zugang zum Fitnessstudio

B Corp-Akkreditierung

Fahrrad zur Arbeit-Schema

Qualifications

• Mindestens 3 Jahre Erfahrung in einer hochvolumigen Küche.
• Fähigkeit, unter Druck zu arbeiten und hohe Standards zu halten.

Responsibilities

• Verantwortung für den reibungslosen Ablauf der Küchenoperationen.
• Management von Bestandskontrolle und Verfahren.

Skills

Küchenmanagement

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Führungsfähigkeiten

Organisationsfähigkeit

Kreativität

Education

Erfahrung in der Gastronomie

Hochschulabschluss in Gastronomie oder verwandtem Bereich

Job description

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We are looking for someone with a true passion for food who will be responsible for the day-to-day management, preparation, and service of all food within the hotel. Ensuring the highest standards of quality and service are maintained at all times and that strict food hygiene controls are enforced in all areas of the kitchen.

You will be second in command to the Executive Head Chef Rob Potter, who gained his Michelin star in 2016 and has retained it year on year.

Role Responsibility

Lots to do but lots of fun

Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Senior Sous Chef will be responsible for:

1. Ensuring the smooth running of kitchen operations at all times
2. Management of stock control and procedures
3. Managing communication within the kitchen and with other departments
4. Assisting the Executive Chef in menu writing and planning, and proactively assessing industry trends and initiatives for your section
5. Ensuring the standard of food and service are executed to the highest level at all times
6. Running the kitchen in the absence of the Executive/Head Chef
7. Adhering to all financial aspects of kitchen management, including costings within budgeted guidelines
8. Managing food flash, invoice processing, and revenue figures in the absence of the Executive Chef
9. Controlling food wastage
10. Maintaining the highest levels of food hygiene and health and safety at all times
11. Setting professional standards of conduct throughout the kitchen
12. Ensuring every new starter follows a comprehensive induction plan within their first three months
13. Supporting and monitoring training and development of all kitchen staff

The Ideal Candidate

Are you right for us?

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A genuine passion for food
• Extensive high-volume kitchen experience within a hotel, venue, or restaurant sector, at a minimum of 3 Rosette or 1 Michelin star
• Strong communication skills (verbal, listening, writing)
• Commercial awareness and financial acumen
• Highly organized
• Proven leadership skills
• Keen, enthusiastic attitude with drive, energy, and stamina
• Flexibility to work required hours
• Commitment and mobility
• Innovation, creativity, and attention to detail

Package Description

And now for the good stuff

We are committed to our people and work hard to ensure you enjoy your job and are well rewarded. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and benefits, paid above the Real Living Wage
• 29 days holiday (increasing with service)
• Discretionary service charge system
• 50% discount on food and beverages across all properties
• Significant discounts on room nights across all properties
• PERKZ discount scheme & online guides on Exercise, Wellbeing, and Finance
• Free meals on duty
• Recognition and rewards scheme
• Access to training and development programs
• Free gym access and dedicated classes where available
• B Corp accreditation and commitment to sustainability
• Free downloads of newspapers, magazines, and books
• Cycle to work scheme

About the Company

Are we right for you?

We expect a lot but will give a lot to the right people. We value:

• People with character and personality
• Individuals who enjoy being around others and engaging genuinely
• Extra milers who go beyond the job description
• People who put their heart into their work and genuinely enjoy helping guests