Sous Chef

The Mole Resort; North Devon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A picturesque resort in Devon is seeking a Sous Chef to assist in running an efficient kitchen. You'll work closely with the Head Chef to prepare and cook dishes, while leading the kitchen to ensure quality and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a commitment to high levels of service. Competitive pay, flexible working, and numerous employee perks are offered. Join our team and help create exquisite meals in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Discounts on products

Local cinema and days out discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Complimentary pool and gym use

Discount on food and drink

Restaurant and hotel discounts

Share of service charge

Fully equipped rest area with meals

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to inspire dishes using quality ingredients.
• Show guidance to others to help them progress in their careers.
• Maintain neat appearance and good personal hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in delivering high quality products.
• Support and develop kitchen and front of house teams.
• Ensure all kitchen areas are hygienic and compliant with legislation.

Skills

Positive and supportive attitude

Ability to use initiative

Good communication skills

Customer service commitment

Flexibility

Job description

Sous Chef

Location: @The Mole Resort, EX37 9HD

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per year

Hours per week: 45

Deadline to apply: none.

Here at The Mole Resort, we have an amazing resort set in acres of beautiful Devon countryside, jam-packed with delicious food and drink and a whole lot of exciting activities.

As a Sous Chef you will assist in running an efficient and profitable kitchen, using quality ingredients to inspire flavourful menus and prepare attractive food. You will prepare and cook dishes with support from the Head Chef.

What will I be doing?

As a Sous Chef at The Mole, you will perform tasks and follow standards delivered by the Head Chef. You are responsible for leading the kitchen throughout your shift whilst showing willingness to progress and deliver customer satisfaction through the dishes you prepare. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards :

• Responsible for the ordering of quality fresh and frozen food for daily and specific needs.
• Assist Head Chef in delivery of high quality products to our guests.
• Support and develop the chef team as well as the front of house team.
• Maintain kitchen area and ensure all station and utensils are in a hygienic condition at all times.
• Be prepared to deliver and envision varying menus with locally sourced ingredients.
• Deliver a speedy service whilst ensuring the quality and presentation of food.
• Consider portion control to minimise waste and maximise GP whilst preparing dishes.
• Understand and comply with Health and Safety legislation including Food Safety, fire precautions, legal requirements, and perform any other tasks that may be required from time to time.
• Establish relationships with attending kitchen staff and other members of staff through the resort assisting in the delivery of service to our guests.

What are we looking for?

To successfully fill this role as Sous Chef at The Mole, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow :

• Positive and supportive attitude
• Ability to use your own initiative using quality ingredients to inspire dishes
• Good communication and leadership skills
• Commitment to delivering high levels of customer service
• A neat and tidy appearance with good personal hygiene
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
• Ability to show guidance to others to allow them to progress in their career

What’s in it for me?

There’s plenty of perks when it comes to joining the Mole Resorts team which include:

• Competitive rates of pay, reviewed annually.
• Discounts available across a range of quality products from supermarket shopping to wellington boots!
• Local cinema and days out discounts.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with life’s challenges.
• Complimentary use of pool and gym facilities
• Discount on food and drink on site
• Restaurant and hotel discounts across the region.
• Share of service charge
• Staff fully equipped rest area with staff meals
• Flexible working and shared holiday

• Attentive onboarding programme
• Fantastic discounts across L+R Hotels

We are in the process of building a new team that we can develop through support and training to further your career, resulting in opportunities for progression in a fantastic location.

We value each and every staff member so please come and join us, who knows where it will take you?