Sous Chef

Champneys; Henlow; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury wellness brand in Henlow seeks a Sous Chef to assist in the kitchen's management and provide exceptional service. You will support menu development, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with high cleanliness standards. Ideal for candidates with kitchen management experience and knowledge of healthy eating. Enjoy benefits like wellness incentives, discounted stays, and professional uniforms.

Benefits

Health, Wellness and Wellbeing incentives

Digital fitness programmes

Complimentary Spa Day

Discounted stays for employees

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a kitchen team in a high standard establishment.
• Knowledge of healthy eating philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing the kitchen operations.
• Support with menu development considering nutritional requirements.
• Supervise kitchen staff in the Head Chef's absence.
• Maintain cleanliness and compliance in the kitchen.

Skills

Creativity

Team management

Nutritional knowledge

Cost control

Job description

Sous Chef

Champneys Henlow

Contract: Full Time
Salary: £32,760 per hour plus gratitude and service charge

As the prestigious and luxurious brand that we are, we are focused on wellness and wellbeing, our delicious food offering also reflects this. Our kitchen brigades are creative, imaginative and have a desire to provide outstanding, wholesome dishes to our guests.

Your main responsibility will be assisting the Head Chef in the management and running of the kitchen ensuring your team stay motivated and all food is prepared to the highest standards.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Supporting with menu development and design taking into account the nutritional requirement of Champneys healthy eating cuisine.
• Supporting the Head Chef in recruiting, managing, training and performance of all kitchen staff to Champneys high standards.
• Taking responsibility for the management and running of the Kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef including supervising of staff.
• Updating the People System in relation to daily hours worked by staff members and to complete rotas as instructed in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Responsible for the preparation and presentation of our buffets and food on the menus.
• Maintain & improve standard of service and operating standards, ensuring maximum guest satisfaction.
• To gain a working knowledge of the Champneys healthy eating philosophy and ensure staff are trained and philosophy is implemented in department.
• To maintain a high level of cleanliness in the Kitchen ensuring compliance with legislative standards.
• To order food items for all outlets checking on prices, quality and quantity. To ensure that the nominated suppliers are used on all occasions.
• Control departmental food cost expenditure and to minimize food wastage.

Being the iconic wellbeing brand that we are you should expect benefits that match our simple vision; to make you feel happier and healthier inside and out.

Not only will you work in great company you will also have access to the following:

• Health, Wellness and Wellbeing incentives

• Digital fitness programmes
• Nutrition guides and recipes
• Self-Guided meditation
• Wellbeing podcasts

Champneys experiences (such an overnight stay or an ultimate spa day experience) App for all schedules, timesheets, annual leave and all the important things you need at your fingertips. In‑house social media connecting our Champneys Family Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling sessions and legal advice if required, other perks such as shopping discounts and financial support to list a few benefits.

Motivating, rewarding and engaging colleague events. Discounted stays for you, your friends and family at any of our properties. Complimentary Spa Day on completion of your probationary period. 50% discount on all Champneys products. Great discounts on our partner products Elemis and Clarins. Discounted membership to our exceptional health clubs. Merlin Entertainment Attraction. Introduce a friend incentive. Long Service celebrations. Free parking [Hotels and Resorts only]. Professional Uniform.