Sous Chef

Champneys Eastwell Manor; Ashford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious wellness brand in Ashford is seeking a Sous Chef to assist in managing kitchen operations and ensuring high-quality food preparation. You'll support menu development, supervise staff in the Head Chef's absence, and maintain exceptional hygiene standards. This role provides competitive compensation and wellness-focused incentives.

Benefits

Health, Wellness and Wellbeing incentives

Digital fitness programmes

Nutrition guides and recipes

Complimentary Spa Day on completion of probation

50% discount on Champneys products

Discounted stays for friends and family

Free parking

Professional Uniform

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Ability to assist in kitchen management.
• Knowledge of healthy eating philosophies.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing the kitchen.
• Support menu development aligned with healthy eating.
• Supervise staff in the Head Chef's absence.
• Ensure cleanliness and compliance in the kitchen.

Skills

Cooking

Team management

Menu development

Food safety standards

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.

Other key responsibilities include;

• 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

Being the iconic wellbeing brand that we are you should expect benefits that match our simple vision; to make you feel happier and healthier inside and out.

Not only will you work in great company you will also have access to the following :

• 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.