Sous Chef

Champneys; Liphook; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness incentives

Digital fitness programmes

Nutrition guides

Meditation

Spa day experience

Employee assistance programme

Staff discounts

Product discounts

Health club discounts

Free parking

Job summary

Champneys in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Supervisor to assist the Head Chef in managing a creative, wellness-focused kitchen. You will help ensure all dishes meet Champneys' high standards, contribute to menu development with a healthy eating philosophy, and oversee daily operations to motivate staff.

You'll handle staffing, training, rotas when needed, maintain cleanliness, manage stock and costs, and ensure guests enjoy outstanding, wholesome cuisine across outlets.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Head Chef in the management and running of the kitchen, ensuring the team stay motivated and food is prepared to the highest standards.
• Support with menu development and design, considering Champneys healthy eating cuisine.
• Assist Head Chef in recruiting, training and performance management of kitchen staff.
• Oversee kitchen operations in Head Chef's absence, including staff supervision and rotas.
• Update People System regarding daily hours and complete rotas as instructed.
• Prepare and present buffets and menu dishes, maintaining high service standards.
• Ensure staff are trained in Champneys healthy eating philosophy and that it is implemented in the department.
• Maintain high cleanliness standards in the Kitchen and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Order food items, check prices/quality/quantity, and liaise with nominated suppliers.
• Control departmental food cost expenditure and minimize waste.

Job description

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
• 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 Entertainments Attraction.
• Introduce a friend incentive.
• Long Service celebrations.
• Free parking [Eastwell Manor, Forest Mere, Henlow, Mottram Hall, Springs, Tring and the College only].