Senior Sous Chef

Kitchen - RenMor; Newquay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK hospitality group is seeking an organised and enthusiastic Senior Sous Chef in Newquay. The successful candidate will assist the Head Chef in leading the kitchen brigade and ensuring high standards are maintained. This full-time role offers excellent benefits including discounted hotel stays, complimentary meals, and weekly leisure access. If you're passionate about innovative menus and have experience in a large kitchen team, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

Complimentary stay after 1 year of service

50% off hotel stays

40% off spa products

25% off spa treatments

Complimentary meal once per year

Gym access & weekly swim session

Special rate for Pride of Britain Hotels

Discounted surf lessons

On site parking

Bi-Monthly recognition awards

Annual festive awards event

Long service awards dinner

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role in a large kitchen team.
• Ability to maintain good relationships with the team and departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen brigade and assist the Head Chef.
• Ensure prompt and efficient service.
• Maintain food stock control and quality checks.

Skills

Leadership skills

Ability to work under pressure

Problem-solving

Experience in a large kitchen team

Job description

The Role…

We are looking for an organised, enthusiastic Senior Sous Chef with excellent leadership skills to assist the Head Chef in leading our RenMor kitchen brigade. The RenMor kitchen provides exceptional food and our menus change with the seasons, reflecting the best local produce from a small group of trusted suppliers.

Primary responsibilities…

• Ensure correct portion control and set up for service in the kitchen
• Ensure that all guests requests/food orders are given a prompt and efficient service and expectations are consistently exceeded
• Help promote and maintain a good working environment with the kitchen team and other departments
• Maintain regular food stock control and checking measures, rotation and daily checks on food quality
• Deputise in the absence of the Head Chef in aspects relating to the day to day running of the kitchen

Our ideal candidate…

• Is able to work under pressure and has a passion for innovative and exciting menus
• Is a problem solver, ready to come up with on-the-spot solutions
• Has experience in a similar role in a large kitchen team
• Will maintain good relationships with the team and other departments within the hotel

Salary and Contract...

This is a full-time permanent position based on a 48-hour working week including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. Proof of ID will be required in the form of a Passport, National Identity Card or Birth Certificate.

Perks..

As a member of our team you can enjoy the following benefits:

• Complimentary stay after 1 years service
• 50% off hotel stays
• 40% off spa products
• 25% off spa treatments
• Complimentary meal in each of our restaurants, once per year
• Gym access & weekly swim session
• Special rate for Pride of Britain Hotels
• Discounted surf lessons
• On site parking

As well as regular awards and recognition:

• Bi-Monthly recognition awards
• Annual festive awards event
• Long service awards dinner

*Please note, this vacancy may close sooner than the current expiry date if a suitable candidate is found. If you are wishing to apply, please do so as soon as possible*