Sous Chef

The Belfry Hotel & Resort; Maney; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel and resort is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the kitchen brigade at their renowned Ryder Grill. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in fine dining, possesses excellent communication skills, and has a passion for high-quality ingredients. The role offers a competitive salary of £39,186.44 and extensive benefits, including professional development programs and wellness support.

Benefits

Discounted gym memberships

Wellness programmes

Healthcare schemes

Cycle2Work scheme

Free meals during shifts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a fine dining kitchen at Sous Chef level or above.
• Proficient in understanding of COSHH and HACCP.
• Strong relationship-building skills with team and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards in the preparation of À la Carte menu.
• Run a compliant and safe kitchen.
• Support the kitchen brigade during busy service.
• Order stock and assist with menu creation.

Skills

Fine dining experience

Excellent communication

Leadership skills

Passion for fine food

Understanding of allergens

Education

2 years experience in a fine dining kitchen

Job description

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Client:

The Belfry Hotel & Resort

Location:

The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Expiry Date:

25.09.2025

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Job Description:

The Belfry Hotel & Resort is an
award-winning hotel, home to 300+ luxurious bedrooms and suites, several
restaurants and bars, events and meetings spaces, a leisure club and spa. Our
three golf courses, including The Brabazon, are recognised as world-class, and
home to this year’s Betfred British Masters. Whether you're drawn to our iconic
golf courses, the serenity of the spa, the excitement of guest services, or our
behind-the-scenes operations, there's a place for you in our vibrant team.

We are writing a new and exciting chapter in
the history of The Belfry. A major expansion and renovation project has begun
at our resort, due for completion in Autumn 2025. With a substantial investment
in excess of £80 million, we are enriching our resort including the addition of
a new event space, The Masters Suite, 149 extra bedrooms, a state-of-the-art
leisure club, and much more.

We believe in taking care of our team just as
much as we do our guests. That's why we were named in the 2024 Caterer’s Top 30
Best Places to Work, as well as Springboard’s 2024 Best Employer. So, join us
on our journey as we unveil a new and unparalleled resort.

The Ryder Grill

The Ryder Grill & Kitchen is a 220 seat
restaurant that offers a number of menu options, ranging from our stunning 2
rosette À la Carte menu to chefs table and a Sunday Carvery. The Ryder Grill
& Kitchen also benefits from a theatre kitchen where we prepare and cook
our steaks and roasts all in view of the guest. Our menus are seasonal so you
will learn how we build a menu, cost it and deliver it out to our guests.

The restaurant goes into full service and you will work with the rest of
the team to deliver up to 300 covers on busy evenings not including starters
and desserts.

On Sundays we run a carvery menu, Sundays are our busiest day in the
restaurant so being on top of your game for this shift will ensure its success.

The on-target earning potential for this role is
£39,186.44 annual salary, compromising of a base salary of £36,341.00 plus a
qualified estimate of £2,845.44 gratuities per annum.

About the role

As Sous Chef within the Ryder Grill kitchen your day will be focused on ensuring
the kitchen brigade are working towards producing the À la Carte menu to a very
high, consistent standard.

You will also be responsible for:

• Cooking and delivering beautifully crafted
  food using the best ingredients sourced from local suppliers
• Understanding the importance of allergens and
  dietary safety within your kitchen

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Responsibility for running a safe and
compliant kitchen

• All temperature logging for hot items and
  refrigerators to ensure full compliance
• Running of the kitchen throughout a busy
  service and providing support to your team to ensure a fast and accurate
  delivery
• Clearing and cleaning of your section and
  other areas of the kitchen to ensure we remain compliant
• Ordering stock, write menus alongside
  the kitchen managers, implement menu ideas
• Management, training and development
• Deputising for the Head Chef

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ of experience in a
fine dining kitchen at Sous Chef level or above and possess excellent
communication and presentation skills.

In addition, you will be:

• An
  inspirational leader, a quick thinker and a brilliant communicator
• Passionate
  about fine food and working with seasonal ingredients
• Standards-driven,
  with a fantastic eye for detail
• Experienced in
  taking ownership over your section and wo rking towards guidelines of portion control
  including weights and measurements and logging all wastage for more accurate GP
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• Able to
  develop strong relationships with your team, and colleagues
• Proficient in understanding of COSHH
  and HACCP on food storage

Belfry Benefits

Learning & Development

We inspire and develop our team through on-the-job coaching &
mentoring, in-house training and provide access to our online learning
platform, The Belfry Campus. We offer apprenticeships in a host of subjects
delivering nationally recognised qualifications to help advance careers, and
our LEAD development programme empowers and inspires our teams to grow from
Team Member through to Executive roles. We aim to promote internally where
possible, nurture ambition and ensure all our team looking to progress have
development plans in place, to support you to achieve your potential.

We prioritise your wellbeing with discounted gym memberships and
wellness programmes for personal growth. Partnering with The Burnt Chef
Project, we offer mental health support and access to funded counselling. Our
healthcare schemes include life assurance, 24-hour GP services, and health
cash-plans, while our Menopause Support programme provides tailored assistance.
With Wagestream access, you can easily track earnings, manage savings, and
access wages on your terms, promoting financial wellness. Our Cycle2Work scheme
supports sustainable travel for environmental and team wellbeing.

Showing our appreciation

We appreciate our team with our annual Belfry Awards, long service
recognition, and extra holidays for loyalty and team events. Enjoy discounts at
our resort's restaurants, bars, spa, and golf, for you and your friends &
family. Access to Perkbox provides discounts & vouchers for everyday use
plus on the spot rewards for your hard work. We provide free parking, a
subsidised taxi service, and complimentary meals during shifts.

Making a difference

We are committed to sustainability and are proud of our Silver Award
from Green Tourism and GEO Certification. The Belfry, spanning 550 acres in the
Midlands, prioritises giving back to our local community and protecting
wildlife. We integrate ESG into everything we do, from charity initiatives,
raising over £20,000 last year, to golf course maintenance. We track charitable
work at personal, departmental, and resort-wide levels to showcase our
community contributions.

Our Values

Working here is more than ‘just a job’: we are a community that values
each individual’s contribution and growth, whilst supporting each other’s
success - regardless of department or role. Our Belfry Beliefs – Make a
Difference, Own Our Actions, Better Together, and Deliver Every Day – aren't
just words; they're the foundation of our culture and the essence of who we
are.

If you're seeking
a place where you can contribute, grow, and have a lasting impact – then the
Belfry Hotel & Resort is the place for you.