Sous Chef

Dalata Hotel Group plc; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalata Hotel Group is seeking a talented Sous Chef to enhance their kitchen operations in Cambridge. You will support the culinary team, mentor staff, and uphold high standards of food quality. Join a company dedicated to the growth of its employees and offering unique internal development programs.

Benefits

Free employee meals on duty

50% Off F&B in all properties

Employee rate on rooms for Dalata-owned hotels

30% off Friends & Family rate

Extra AL day for every year worked

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

SAYE (Save As You Earn Scheme)

Pension access

Development Opportunities through Dalata Academy

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef in hotels or similar.
• Desire to develop and learn in the role.
• Ability to support kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen operations for the hotel.
• Lead excellent food production.
• Mentor culinary staff and support the Jr Head Chef.

Skills

Quality focus

Relationship building

Education

Qualification in culinary arts

Job description

Sous Chef

Benefit from Dalata Academy programmes, courses and learning tools that equip you with essential skills and knowledge while also providing exposure to senior team members who can mentor you along the way.

We are committed to promoting from within, so your dedication can lead to exciting internal opportunities. If you are ready to enhance your career and make an impact in a supportive environment, join us at Dalata Hotel Group!

Benefits

• Free employee meals on duty
• 50% Off F&B in all properties
• €/£60 employee rate on rooms for all Dalata owned hotels
• 30% off the Friends & Family rate
• Extra AL day for every year worked (5 extra days to a maximum of 5 days)
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme/Transport Schemes
• SAYE (Save As You Earn Scheme)
• Pension access (Ask your HR Manager for local pension information)
• Development Opportunities through our Dalata Academy- support your career journey
• Staff Appreciation Initiatives, Fun Team Building Activities and regular charity events

Your Job

• Support the kitchen operations for the hotel.
• Lead by example in excellent food production.
• Mentor our skilled and ambitious culinary staff.
• Support the Jr Head Chef in their duties, occasionally deputising in their role.
• Play an important role in the success of our meetings and events offerings.

What You’ll Need:

• Experience as a chef in hotels or similar.
• Unrelenting focus on quality.
• Qualification in culinary arts or similar is desired but not essential.
• A personal desire to be developed and to learn in your role.
• Ability to support the successful operations of the kitchen.
• Ability to build relationships and influence with all levels of the business.

About Us

Dalata Hotel Group – We bring theheartof hospitality to every hotel we own and operate. We see our growth and expansion plans as a way of spreading our unique way of caring for our guests further around the world, bringing better experiences to more people. Currently, the Dalata difference can be felt at each of our hotels in Ireland, the UK, Germany & the Netherlands, and we’ll keep expanding this further, focusing on key UK cities, Dublin and Continental Europe.

Helping our people to grow and develop their careers is vitally important to us and is one of our highest priorities. We have many exciting and unique internal development programmes, each crafted to make sure our employees get the learning they need to be able to take the next step in their careers.

Dalata Hotel Group Plc is an Inclusive Employer. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply to be part of our team. However, we understand everyone's needs are different; therefore, if you require any accommodations with this application process, please highlight your needs when you are completing your application process.