Sous Chef

The Signet Collection; Alfriston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream

Holiday entitlement

Referral bonus

Discounted rates

Team meals

Long service awards

Masterclasses

Apprenticeships

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

The Alfriston, part of Signet Collection, invites applications for a Sous Chef to join our kitchen team for a historic East Sussex opening. You will support the Head Chef, manage kitchen operations, and uphold exceptional standards across service and hygiene.

We offer a competitive starting salary or hourly rate, plus generous tronc, with extensive training, progression opportunities, and employee benefits in a luxury setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen preferred.
• Experience as sous chef or senior chef also considered.

Responsibilities

• Deputise in Head Chef's absence and oversee daily kitchen operations.
• Ensure stock levels are adequate and of high quality.
• Ensure hygiene regulations are followed and records are kept.

Skills

Team leadership

Stock management

Hygiene compliance

Food safety

Menu planning

Tools

Inventory systems

Job description

We are looking for a highly professional Sous Chefto join our Kitchen team for the very exciting opening of The Alfriston located in East Sussex, which dates back to the 14th century and is the fourth property in the growing Signet Collection.

The Hotel has 41 beautifully redesigned bedrooms and suites, a stunning function room, The 1554 Brasserie, offering views over the front lawn towards the sea and revamped herb and vegetable plots across the hotel gardens. The hotel bar offers more casual dining for guests both in and outdoors, while the Orangery serves breakfast and afternoon tea with views over the rear gardens and the Signet spa includes a steam room, sauna, outdoor swimming pool and three treatment rooms.

We can offer you:

• An amazing opportunity of joining and being part of a very exciting adventure.
• An excellent starting salary or hourly rate, plus generous tronc (circa £3k-£4k per year) to top up your monthly earnings.
• Access personalised training, buddy programmes, clear career paths and genuine opportunities for your development.
• Discounted rates across our restaurants and hotels for you, family and friends to enjoy.
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay before pay date, and save directly from your salary.
• 28 days’ holiday + birthday off (including Bank Holidays).
• Team recognition programme to celebrate your achievements.
• Referral bonus scheme for recommending top talent - earn up to £1000.
• Flexible scheduling without split shifts.
• Complimentary team meals on shift.
• Long Service Awards - dinners for two with all the trimmings, complimentary room stays with breakfast and dinner, theatre tickets to the West End, and so much more.
• Industry supplier trips and visits, as well as access to masterclasses and workshops.
• Flexibility to move across our Group, as you develop with us.
• Access to apprenticeships and accredited qualifications up to Level 3.

You will:

• Deputise in the Head Chef's absence.
• Ensure that all chefs are familiar with the day's requirements.
• Ensure that the necessary stocks are on hand at the right quality and quantity.
• Ensure that fair discipline is maintained.
• Ensure that all staff are treated fairly and with commonly accepted courtesy.
• Ensure that timetables, leave rosters and attendance registers are up-to-date.
• Ensure that all statutory, as well as company, hygiene regulations are being strictly adhered to and maintain records and logs.
• Monitor and maintain health & safety compliance standards to adhere to current legislation.
• Ensure that all maintenance problems are reported and followed up.
• Ensure that all communications between restaurant and kitchen run smoothly.
• Ensure that each cook receives the correct orders for the appropriate tables.
• Ensure that each dish leaving the kitchen is checked for quality, quantity, presentation and correct temperature.
• Ensure that regular on-the-job training is carried out so that subordinate staff perform their duties correctly.
• Attend seminars and training courses as and when directed. This is to further your own knowledge of management methods and principles to ensure future advancement and further upgrading in management standards for the profession as a whole.
• Support all chefs with recipe knowledge and assist in troubleshooting.

At Signet Collection, we believe that our appearance reflects the luxury and elegance our guests expect when they stay with us. As you consider joining our team, we want to remind you of the importance of presenting yourself in a way that reflects our style of hospitality; warm, charming, and polished.

So, if you are dedicated to making each and every guest experience unequivocally brilliant, and have what it takes, we would love to meet you!