Sous Chef

The Nici; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury hotel in Bournemouth is seeking a Sous Chef to join their vibrant team. The role requires high-volume restaurant experience and the ability to maintain food quality and hygiene standards. This position offers excellent progression opportunities and unique training experiences.

Benefits

Excellent progression opportunities

Individual career pathways

Competitive salary

Hotel stay and F&B discounts

Meals included while on duty

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience at Junior Sous/Chef de Partie level.
• Experience in pastry is desirable.
• Capable of running the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene laws.
• Maintain high standards in food quality.

Skills

High volume restaurant experience

Proficiency in achieving FCOS targets

Food hygiene legislation familiarity

Job description

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Think...Beach Club meets Spa Resort. The newly refurbished Nici Hotel Bournemouth is looking for the best and brightest in the hospitality industry!

Since its launch in summer 2022, THE NICI is already being recognised as one of the UK’s most exciting new hotel concepts, with accolades includingThe Times Top 100 Places to Stay - ‘Best Seaside Hotel for 2023’.

Set on an enviable spot on the South Coast, with £20m investment so far, THE NICI has transformed Bournemouth’s accommodation landscape with 92 luxury bedrooms, many with spectacular sea views, garden hot tub suites, buzzing South Beach Restaurant & Bar, outdoor terrace and indoor cinema, as well as inspiring meeting and events spaces.

Be part of a fun, welcoming and inclusive team, where you can thrive and build your own career in a vibrant and exciting environment.

The role…

We have a superb opportunity for a Sous Chef to join the team who is experienced in working in a high volume restaurant serving fresh quality food. Experience of pastry is desirable. You will need to have a minimum of two years’ experience of working at Junior Sous/Chef de Partie level and be capable of running the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence. Proficiency in achieving FCOS targets and familiarity with current food hygiene legislation including kitchen risk assessments is essential.

What’s in it for you….

At The NICI we are committed to providing exceptional hospitality whilst creating a vibrant enjoyable working environment for all of our team. Here are just some of the benefits you will receive upon joining the crew:

• Excellent progression opportunities
• Individual and bespoke career and progression pathways
• Competitive salary across all roles
• Unique on the job training and development with an opportunity for internal promotions within any of our properties.
• Hotel stay and Food and Beverage discounts
• Access to an exciting benefits and discount platform
• Meals included whilst on duty

If you feel you have the skills and ambition we are looking for to join The NICI, then please apply with a full and up to date CV below.

Please note only those eligible to work in the UK or have a valid UK work permit/visa will be considered for this vacancy. We look forward to hearing from you1