Sous Chef

Theobalds Hotel; Cheshunt; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

WageStream access

Discounted meals & stays across UK

Retail and supermarket discounts

Development programme to Hospitality "

Increased annual leave

Bike to work scheme

Flexible working hours

Tronc (Tips) scheme

Job summary

Theobalds Estate- Hotel & Spa, part of Surya Hotels, is seeking a Sous Chef to join the growing kitchen brigade. You will lead your section, craft dishes, and ensure presentation and service quality across multiple kitchens. A passion for great food and collaborative leadership is essential.

Join a vibrant team during a phase of refurbishment, with opportunities to mentor staff and contribute to menus and guest experiences. Flexible hours and development pathways are available.

Qualifications

• Passionate about food and presentation.
• Determined to deliver best results under pressure.
• Team player who inspires others to improve.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Willing to develop ideas to improve guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Create, prepare, cook and present dishes, lead your section and coordinate service.
• Mindful of wastage, portions and time efficiencies, collaborate with all departments.
• Support Head Chef in mentoring colleagues and delivering great food to guests.

Skills

Food preparation

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Menu creativity

Professionalism under pressure

Job description

This is a great opportunity to take the exciting next step in your hospitality career andwork as part of the Kitchen team at Theobalds Estate- Hotel & Spa, part of Surya Hotels. We're looking for a Sous Chefto join our expanding brigade.

Under vast refurbishment and renovations, Theobalds is a beautiful site, with over 140 rooms when fully operational. Currently with c70 rooms open and available to guests, and Bistro style dining, we're building menus and putting the site back on the local map- roasts, events, guest dining, afternoon teas, with multiple kitchens and restaurants- bistro style to fine dining- it's all on the roadmap. We've a fabulous team and a great vision- come be part of something as we create a sumptuous venue for our guests to experience.

In a new era in hospitality, make your mark and really drive forwards, embracing our ‘Ownership with Personality’ values.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Sous Chef withtrue passion for great food with a clear focus on presentation and quality service, able to inspire and lead the brigade;

Sous Chef responsibilities include

• Create, prepare, cook and present dishes - running your section, leading section(s) and coordinating service with colleagues
• Mindful of wastage, portions, time efficiencies and working with all departments to ensure smooth service
• Supporting the Head Chef to lead and mentor less experienced colleagues- Working as team to deliver great food to guests in a timely manner
• Flexibility to cook and serve on any section to ensure smooth service- great fresh food, every time!
• Following Food Safety, and Health & Hygiene regulations at all times, including clear up and cleanliness of section

About you

• Passionate about food, fantastic ingredients and mouth watering taste combinations
• Determined to deliver the best results, regardless of pressure
• A team player, who values input from others and inspires those around you to strive to be better too
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Willing to share ideas around improving the customer’s experience- whether that's creating a new sauce or practicing your knife skills!

Now you know what we are looking for in our Sous Chef.....

We offer you

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – helping our hospitality team through any difficult times 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• WageStream – we offer the ability to access your wages as you earn them, or save as you earn too!
• Discounted meals & stays across all of the groups hotels around the UK- up to 50% off!
• Retail and Supermarket Discounts
• A development programme to continue your rise to becoming a“Hospitality Superstar”-We love to promote from within our teams - including apprenticeships, accredited and professional training.
• Increasing Annual Leave
• Bike to work scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Inclusion in Tronc scheme (Tips)- opportunity to earn £00's monthly!

In return we ask you to:

• Give great service to kitchen and F&B colleagues - working swiftly, efficiently, accurately and with kindness
• Meet all site standards of service & work within the team, leading to help the kitchen work efficiently
• A willingness to continue your development with both in-house and external training sessions
• Be reliable and bring your best self to work

Surya Hotels is one of the UK’s leading niche hotel groups, with a rapidly expanding portfolio of outstanding properties, situated in some of the UK’s most idyllic settings, from historic Suffolk and Norfolk towns, Essex City or coastal resorts to picturesque Surrey villages. Our hospitality family has a ‘best in class’ ethos to exceed our guest expectations; creating experiences that embrace our heritage locations, our people and the communities we work within. We aim to consistently deliver best in class experiences with personality and warmth. From our warm welcome, to our ‘See-you-again-soon’ Goodbye. Stay. Explore. Discover.

As a Company within Flying Trade Group's family of businesses we own and run 13 hotels and bars throughout East Anglia and Surrey. We're a diverse and dynamic Group, come join the us!