Sous Chef

Eclipse Hotels Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel group seeks a passionate Sous Chef for their Holiday Inn in Bristol City Centre. You'll have the opportunity to create memorable meals while ensuring high kitchen standards. Join a company that offers excellent training, a supportive culture, and a variety of employee benefits.

Benefits

Discounted Hotel Rooms at IHG Hotels

Employee Assistance and Welfare Program

Health Plan

Life Insurance

Cashback and Discounts on Retailers

Complimentary Meals on Duty

Employee of the Month Celebrations

Recommend a Friend Scheme

Excellent Training & Development

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen as a Sous Chef or similar role.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to manage a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present meals to high standards.
• Assist the Head Chef with ordering and kitchen management.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety guidelines.

Skills

Food Safety

Team Management

Administrative Skills

Job description

Eclipse Hotels Group is an international family owned hotel group who are headquartered in West London. Our company's current portfolio includes brands such as Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express and CiTi Hotels, located across the UK, Europe and the Caribbean.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Sous Chef at our Holiday Inn in Bristol City Centre. You will have the opportunity to join a developing employer who has the passion and drive to deliver first class service and a quality employee experience.

Great restaurant memories come from many places. The sights, sounds, smell and more importantly the food. As our Sous Chef your passion for presentation and dedication to delivering flavour will complete each guest's experience. By taking pride in your workspace, keeping your standards high, and giving our menu the benefit of your expertise, you'll create some of our guests' most lasting memories

Join us and enjoy the following benefits:

• Discounted Hotel Rooms at 5000+ IHG Hotels worldwide. With 50% off Food and Beverage Services
• Employee Assistance and Welfare Program
• Health Plan
• Life Insurance
• Cashback and discounts on the leading high street retailers
• Complimentary Meals on duty
• Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year celebrations
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Excellent Training & Development

What will your key responsibilities and duties be:

• Prepare and present each meal that is a feast for the eyes and a treat for the taste buds. You will be turning our high standards into memorable meals for each one of our guests.
• Assist the Head Chef with the ordering of products for all sections of the kitchen by using our inhouse procurement system.
• Ensure that your dishes are prepared as per company guidelines, reducing wastage where possible.
• Know your menus and products, as our guests or colleagues may ask questions about ingredients, allergens and provenance.
• With the Head Chef, develop new dishes that ignite the imagination, whilst following company guidelines on costs and GPs
• Direct daily kitchen activities, plan and assign work ensuring you always have the right staffing numbers.
• Ensure that our Team Members are compliant with Food Safety guidelines in relation to recording documents, storage and temperature control.
• recruit, engage and retain our colleagues through effective performance management, and to assist with the daily admin according to company policy and procedures.

What we are looking for:

• Experience in a busy kitchen as a Sous Chef, Senior Chef de Partie or any other similar roles, ideally from a branded hotel background.
• A good understanding of food safety.
• Great admin skills, for completing all those health & safety/food hygiene tasks.
• Understanding the needs of managing a team on a daily basis..
• Willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and bank holidays;

We are an equal opportunity employer. We believe in recruiting a diverse workforce that promotes inclusive, people focused culture.