Sous Chef

Celtic Manor Resort; Newport; Presencial; GBP 16.000 - 23.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Career development

Discounts across hotels & dining

Discounted leisure club membership

Free virtual GP service

Wellbeing helpline 24/7

NEST pension

Staff recognition programs

Descripción de la vacante

The Celtic Manor Resort in Newport is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join The Grill, a flagship dining venue. You will support kitchen leadership, uphold top food standards, and help deliver memorable dining experiences for guests daily.

You should have strong HACCP and food safety knowledge, 3+ years in a 4- or 5-star hotel or reputable restaurant, and previous experience leading a kitchen team of five or more. This permanent role offers 40 hours per week and competitive benefits.

Formación

• NVQ Level 3 in Professional Cookery or equivalent qualification.
• Strong understanding of menu planning and menu costing.
• Excellent knowledge of HACCP procedures and foodsafety standards.
• 3+ years in a 4- or 5-star hotel or reputable restaurant, ideally with AA Rosette.
• Experience leading a kitchen team of five or more.

Responsabilidades

• Support day-to-day management of a busy kitchen operation.
• Lead, motivate and develop a team of chefs and kitchen staff.
• Order food items and ensure stock is received, checked and stored correctly.
• Work closely with Restaurant and Banqueting Managers to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Help manage food costs, menu planning and kitchen efficiency.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and HACCP compliance.
• Monitor food quality and presentation to ensure consistency and excellence.
• Minimise waste and promote sustainable working practices.
• Gather feedback from guests and colleagues to continually improve the dining experience.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Menu planning

Menu costing

HACCP knowledge

Food hygiene level 2

Organisational skills

Working under pressure

Guest experience focus

Educación

NVQ Level 3 in Professional Cookery or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Job Title:SousChef
Department:Culinary
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £14.18 per hour, plus service charge and excellent companybenefits
Hours: 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7
Location: Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, NP18 1HQ

Be Part ofthe Greatest Story in Hospitality

Are you apassionate and experienced chef ready to take the next step in your culinarycareer? We are lookingfor a talented Sous Chef to join the team at The Grill, one ofthe Celtic Manor Resort's most popular dining destinations. Renowned forexceptional food, outstanding service and a vibrant dining experience, TheGrill offers the perfect environment for a chef who thrives in a fast-paced,high-quality kitchen. As Sous Chef,you'll play a key role in supporting the leadership of the kitchen team,maintaining exceptional food standards and helping to deliver memorableexperiences for our guests every day.

What You'll Be Doing

• Implementingour "Yes, We Can" philosophy, you will:
• Support the day-to-day management of a busy kitchenoperation
• Lead, motivate and develop a team of chefs andkitchen staff
• Order food items and ensure stock is received,checked and stored correctly
• Work closely with Restaurant and BanquetingManagers to ensure smooth service delivery
• Help manage food costs, menu planning and kitchenefficiency
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety,hygiene and HACCP compliance
• Monitor food quality and presentation to ensureconsistency and excellence
• Minimise waste and promote sustainable workingpractices
• Gather feedback from guests and colleagues tocontinually improve the dining experience

What We'reLooking For

• Our idealcandidate will have:
• NVQ Level 3 in Professional Cookery or equivalentqualification
• A strong understanding of menu planning and menucosting
• Excellent knowledge of HACCP procedures and foodsafety standards
• A minimum of three years' experience within a 4 or5-star hotel or reputable restaurant environment, ideally with at leastone AA Rosette
• Previous experience leading and developing a teamof five or more kitchen team members
• Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification
• Strong organisational skills and the ability toperform under pressure
• A passion for delivering exceptional food and guestexperiences

Why Join TheCeltic Collection?

• As one of ourHospitality Heroes, you'll enjoy a range of fantastic benefits including:
• Access to career development and trainingopportunities from day one
• Discounts across our hotels, restaurants and bars
• Discounted leisure club membership
• Free virtual GP service
• 24/7 wellbeing helpline
• NEST pension scheme
• Social Club and colleague events
• Staff recognition and appreciation programmes
• Monthly and annual awards celebrating outstandingperformance

Grow With Us

• At The CelticCollection, we want every colleague to feel:
• Equipped, trained and supported to do the best jobthey can
• Proud to be part of our team and happy to recommendus to others
• Included within a friendly, positive and supportiveenvironment
• Encouraged to learn, develop and progress theircareer
• Recognised and appreciated for their contribution
• Valued for their ideas and empowered to make adifference
• Connected to our vision and able to contribute toour success every day

About TheCeltic Collection

The CelticCollection is a prestigious portfolio of unique hotels and venues, includingthe world-famous Celtic Manor Resort. From luxury hospitality and award-winningdining to outstanding events and leisure experiences, we are passionateaboutcreating unforgettable moments for our guests while providing rewarding careersfor our colleagues.

RecruitmentInformation

In the eventthat we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to closethis vacancy early. Applicants musthave the legal right to live and work in the UK. Evidence of eligibility willbe required during the recruitment process in line with UK Visas andImmigration regulations. The CelticCollection is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications fromall backgrounds and communities.