Sous Chef

Champneys; Ashford; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury wellness resort in Ashford is seeking a Sous Chef to assist the Head Chef in managing the kitchen operations and ensuring high standards of food preparation. The ideal candidate will support menu development focusing on nutritious offerings and maintain kitchen cleanliness. This role comes with competitive benefits aimed at promoting wellness and wellbeing for staff, including health incentives and discounts.

Benefits

Health and wellness incentives

Discounted stays

Complimentary spa day

50% discount on products

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing the kitchen.
• Support menu development for healthy eating.
• Supervise kitchen staff in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and compliance.
• Manage food ordering and cost control.

Skills

Menu development

Staff management

Food presentation

Nutritional knowledge

Job description

Sous Chef – Champneys Eastwell Manor

Contract: Full Time
Salary: £38,000 per year plus service charge

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 on all occasions.
• Control departmental food cost expenditure and to minimize food wastage

Benefits

• Health, Wellness and Wellbeing incentives
• Digital fitness programmes
• Nutrition guides and recipes
• Self-Guided meditation
• Wellbeing podcasts
• 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
• Merlin Entertainments Attraction
• Introduce a friend incentive
• Long Service celebrations
• Free parking [Hotels and Resorts only]
• Professional Uniform

Champneys experiences and benefits are designed to support a balanced, health-focused lifestyle for colleagues.