Sous Chef

Balfour at Bow; Cranbrook; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sous Chef, where your culinary expertise and leadership will shine. In this dynamic role, you will be the backbone of the kitchen, ensuring high standards and motivating your team. With a focus on fresh and seasonal produce, you will create memorable dining experiences while managing kitchen operations effectively. This position offers a supportive environment with flexible hours and great perks, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about hospitality and culinary excellence.

Benefits

35% discount on food and drinks

Birthday stay at any hotel

Access to Wage Stream

Refer a friend scheme

Flexible working hours

Wellbeing Promise membership

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a senior chef position in a premium establishment.
• Excellent food and drink knowledge with a focus on fresh produce.

Responsibilities

• Drive kitchen standards and deliver consistently with a positive attitude.
• Lead and motivate the kitchen team while managing kitchen operations.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Food Safety knowledge

Team motivation

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

The Goudhurst Inn is located near Balfour Winery in the charming village of Goudhurst, The Goudhurst Inn offers four boutique suites, locally-sourced cuisine, and a spacious dining room. Our large outdoor terrace provides breathtaking views of the Weald of Kent. If you have a flair for hospitality, we'd love to have you join our team.

As Sous Chef you are the vital link in the chain being the champion for the team and the rock for your Head Chef. You’re ready to take on responsibility, drive standards, deliver consistently, develop your team and challenge yourself. Our kitchens are busy places so as Sous Chef a level head, great organisation, and delivering every time with a smile, is the key to success.

We can offer you:

• Up to £37,000plus TRONC
• 35% discount on all drinks, food and accommodation across every Balfour site and Balfour Winery
• A stay for you and a plus 1 at any of our hotels for your birthday plus a bottle of bubbles too
• Access to Wage Stream to help you with those unexpected nasty bills
• A great refer a friend scheme
• Flexible hours to suit you and your work/life balance
• Members of “Wellbeing Promise”, meaning we are an employer who really does care! (www.wellbeingpromise.co.uk)

We're looking for our Sous Chefs to:

• Have held a senior chef position in a premium pub or restaurant
• Communicate with guests and team
• Care about using fresh and seasonal produce
• Motivate their team, leading by example
• Be organized
• Know their kitchen numbers
• Have excellent knowledge of HACCP, COSHH and Food Safety

In this role we need someone with:

• Previous experience at management level in a premium hospitality business
• Excellent food & drink knowledge
• Good understanding of the importance of financial targets and how to achieve them
• Own transport is essential

We welcome applications from a diverse range of individuals and will consider any reasonable adjustments to enable candidates to perform as well as possible during the recruitment process, [e-mail] with any requests.