Sous Chef

The QHotels Collection; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality group in Cambourne is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role, focusing on quality and standards in a busy environment. This role provides an opportunity to mentor others and deliver exceptional food. The position offers several perks, including health club membership and training support.

Benefits

Free health club membership

Discounts across the company

Training and professional qualifications support

Employee Assistance Program

Refer a friend scheme

Free parking

Chef whites provided

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie.
• Experience in a busy, high-volume operation.
• Catering experience for conferences and events is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the kitchen team, ensuring a high standard of food quality.
• Manage kitchen operations, focusing on delivering food as per specifications.

Skills

People management

Quality & standards focus

Strong knowledge of GP

Stock control

Catering experience

Job description

Are you a strong people manager?

Do you thrive in a busy kitchen, working together alongside your brigade?

The important stuff:

• Free health club membership (T&Cs apply)
• Discounts across The QHotels Collection
• Family & Friends discounts in hotels across The QHotels Collection
• Support with training & professional qualifications, including course fees!
• Various learning & development available
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program – Hospitality Action
• Refer a friend scheme
• FREE parking
• AND……much, much more!
• Chef whites provided

What will I do?

Leading by example, you will be hands on in the kitchen working alongside your team, providing guidance and mentorship. You’ll ensure the quality and delivery of food leaving the kitchen pass is to spec, to a very high standard and presentable.

Is this the role for me?

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie
• Have worked in a hotel environment or in a busy, highvolume operation
• Conference, banqueting & events catering experience wouldbe ideal
• Quality & standards driven with a keen eye for detail
• People management experience
• Strong knowledge of GP, stock control, costs and wastage

Curious to find out more?

Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa is located in Cambourne, 7 miles from Cambridge and is a 4*, 120-bedroom property. Our hotel has The Bridge restaurant and the Lounge bar, and we offer afternoon tea as well as private dining and meetings and event spaces. The leisure facilities include a gym, pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, and a relaxing Elemis spa.

The QHotels Collection are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all. We believe everyone should be treated equal so should you require any reasonable adjustments to any stage of the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know so we can make the changes accordingly.

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