Sous Chef

Celtic Manor Resort; Newport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Celtic Manor Resort as a Sous Chef and be part of an esteemed culinary team in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will bring strong leadership skills, a thorough understanding of menu planning, and a passion for hospitality. Enjoy benefits like career training, discounts, and wellbeing support while contributing to a 'Yes, We Can' philosophy.

Benefits

Career development training

Discounts on food and hotel stays

Discounted leisure memberships

Free GP virtual appointments

Wellbeing helpline

NEST pension scheme

Social Club

Staff appreciation events

Monthly and annual awards

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years at a 4/5 star hotel or reputable restaurant with at least 1 AA Rosette.
• Experience leading a team of 5+ kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Order and ensure correct storage of all food items.
• Lead the kitchen team and maintain customer contact.
• Minimize waste and costs while liaising with managers.

Skills

Menu costing

Team leadership

Food hygiene

Education

AAA level 3 or equivalent

Food hygiene level 2

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Join the ‘Greatest Story in Hospitality’ by becoming one of our Sous Chefs, ‘Hospitality Heroes,’ based at The Grill within Celtic Manor Resort—part of our ‘Manor to Marina’ opportunities.

OUR IDEAL HERO WILL HAVE:

• AAA level 3 or equivalent
• A full understanding of menu costing and menu planning
• A full understanding of HACCP
• Minimum 3 years at a 4/5 star hotel and/or reputable restaurant with at least 1 AA Rosette
• Experience leading a team of 5+ kitchen staff
• Food hygiene level 2

IMPLEMENTING OUR ‘YES, WE CAN’ PHILOSOPHY, YOU WILL:

• Order all food items as required from the dry store and external suppliers
• Ensure all purchased food items are received, checked against invoices, and stored correctly
• Liaise daily with the Restaurant and Banqueting Managers for efficient service
• Use resources effectively, minimizing waste and reducing costs
• Lead the team and individuals, maintaining frequent customer contact to gather feedback

BE RECOGNISED AND REWARDED:

As a ‘Hospitality Hero,’ you will receive benefits such as:

• Access to career development training from day one
• Discounts on food, beverages, and hotel stays
• Discounted leisure memberships
• Free GP virtual appointments
• 24/7 wellbeing helpline
• NEST pension scheme
• Social Club
• Staff appreciation events
• Monthly and annual awards

GROW WITH US:

• Be equipped, trained, and supported to do your best
• Be proud to be part of The Celtic Collection and recommend it to others
• Work in an inclusive, friendly, positive, and constructive environment
• Learn, grow, develop, and try new things
• Be appreciated and have your ideas valued
• Contribute to our shared ambition daily

RECRUITMENT INFO:

We may close this campaign early if we receive many applications. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK; evidence will be required. The Celtic Collection is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.