Senior Sous Chef - The Glasshouse

The Grove; Watford; On-site; GBP 57,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in a vibrant restaurant setting. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and to mentor aspiring chefs in a creative environment. As part of a renowned five-star hotel, you will contribute to an exceptional dining experience while enjoying a variety of benefits aimed at enhancing your work-life balance. If you are passionate about culinary arts and thrive in a bustling atmosphere, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

On-site spa access

Free meal during shifts

Subsidised shuttle bus

Generous discounts on hotel stays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading and mentoring kitchen teams.
• Exposure to a variety of cooking techniques and styles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor junior chefs in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Oversee food preparation and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Creative Cooking Techniques

Fast-paced Environment Adaptability

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

Salary Expected earnings £56,109 per annum plus hotel benefits

Location Watford

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in 5 days at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

The Glasshouse is our ‘theatre-style’ restaurant at the heart of the hotel, with live cooking stations offering everything from Asian to Italian cuisine, from meat on the robata grills, roasts, vegan delicacies, seafood and amazing salads. We take pride in sourcing our food locally and in fact we have our very own kitchen garden filled with fruit, vegetables and herbs right here at the hotel.

Open for breakfast and dinner through the week and the addition of lunch from Friday to Sunday, The Glasshouse caters for over 300 covers in a busy service so it’s fast-paced and full-on; the flexibility to work a variety of shifts is essential.

As a Senior Sous Chef, you’ll also have a raft of eager chefs around you, keen to soak up your experience and learn from you each day. You will have proven experience of leading, mentoring and coaching junior members of the team to help them hone their skills and improve their techniques. We’re looking for someone who has previously worked in a creative kitchen with exposure to a range of techniques and styles of cooking.

About Us

The Grove is one of the spectacular 5-star destinations and resorts, offering our guests a slice of tranquillity and calm, away from the stresses of everyday life.

Across our 300-acre estate, we offer a range of mouth-watering dining experiences, outdoor activities (including our famed Golf course, Walled Garden and beach) and an indulgent award-winning spa, gym and health club. Being family-owned means that both our guests and our employees are treated as individuals and not one of the crowd.

Aside from the personal touches that come with working in a family-run business, we also offer a range of fantastic benefits that are designed to make you feel valued and appreciated as an important member of our team:

1. The chance to make use of the on-site award-winning facilities such as the spa, golf course and gym.
2. A staff canteen with a free meal during your shift.
3. A subsidised shuttle bus from Watford town centre.
4. Generous discounts for you and your family/friends on stays with the hotel.

The Company

Set in 300 acres of stunning Hertfordshire countryside, The Grove is the ultimate five-star retreat. Lovingly restored, the former home of the Earls of Clarendon is situated just 18 miles from London, and is home to an award-winning spa, championship golf course and mouth-watering restaurants.

The Benefits

We offer a great variety of benefits to acknowledge talent, reward and thank loyalty, and drive success, with the below being just a taste.

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