Sous Chef

Grantley Hall; Risplith; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge

Holiday entitlement

Early wage access

Holiday buy/sell

Free parking

Free meals on duty

Staff accommodation discount

Team events & incentives

Wellbeing activities

Staff discounts

Employee benefits platform

Hotel discounts

Uniform allowance

Eye care

Gym access

Refer a friend

Employee assistance

Training & development

Volunteering days

Job summary

Grantley Hall, nestled in the North Yorkshire countryside, seeks a skilled kitchen professional to assist in running the brigade and developing creative menus while ensuring exceptional food quality. You will support Head Chef, coach juniors, and manage daily orders, stock, and standards in a luxury setting.

The role demands a passion for food, willingness to learn, strong knife skills, and a thorough understanding of health and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Leadership of kitchen brigade and delegation to junior staff.
• Experience in developing creative menus for luxury establishments.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety and food safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist managing the brigade ensuring smooth, safe operation.
• Maintain exceptional food quality and high standards.
• Keep Head Chef informed of guest and team feedback.
• Train and delegate tasks to junior team members.
• Order daily with stock usage, menu planning and business levels.
• Ensure cleanliness, stock control and kitchen standards.

Skills

Brigade leadership

Menu development

Food safety

Communication

Job description

• Assist managing the brigade ensuring the smooth, safe, and efficient running of the kitchen operation
• Demonstrating a committed approach to the development of creative menus and service in the kitchen
• Ensuring the quality of food is of the exceptional standard expected
• Continually striving towards achievement and improvement
• Ensuring the Head Chef is kept aware of any relevant feedback from either the hotel guests or team
• Assisting on sections or help with other duties when required
• Training and delegation of tasks to the junior members of the team
• Ordering on a daily basis, whilst keeping in mind stock usage, menu planning and business levels
• Ensuring the cleanliness, stock control, organization and standards of the kitchen are monitored and controlled at all times
  A true passion for food
• The enthusiasm and willingness to learn
• Good kitchen & knife skills
• A thorough understanding of health & safety and food safety guidelines within the kitchen
• A willingness to work to the high standards that are demanded from a luxury establishment
• Innovation, creativity and attention to detail
• Experience of supervising and guiding others
  Nestled in the North Yorkshire countryside, Grantley Hall is a five-star, 17th-century property offering a blend of stately grandeur and contemporary luxury. A leader in luxury hospitality, it was the first UK hotel to achieve Hospitality Assured World Class Status and also received a Two MICHELIN Key Distinction in 2024. As a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and PoB Hotels, it features 47 opulent rooms and suites, five restaurants, three bars, an award-winning spa and a cutting-edge gym, making Grantley Hall a truly distinctive luxury experience. The hotel is also a member of Forbes Travel Guide which recognises a commitment to service excellence across the globe.
• Grantley Hall offers a wide range of benefits and opportunities for all employees:
• A monthly service charge - typically £3,400 annually
• 31 days holiday increasing to 33 days with length of service
• Access to earnings before payday (Stream)
• Holiday Buy/Sell Scheme
• Free parking
• Complimentary meals when on duty
• Discounted modern and spacious live-in accommodation
• Celebrating success! Company parties, winter award ceremonies and team events and incentives through the year. We also celebrate training achievements, birthdays, babies, marriages and so much more…
• Team appreciation and wellbeing activities - Team member of the month awards, BBQ's, ice cream van, team massages, competitions & prizes, seasonal gifts, flu jabs
• Grantley Hall discounts - 50% off food and 20% off beverage, £100 B&B for employees (£150 B&B for friends and family), 20% off spa and gift shop products
• Access to hundreds of exclusive employee benefits, rewards and discounts targeted specifically at the hospitality sector. We support our employees do more with their money and help their wellbeing be providing access to a wide range of stand out well being support.
• Discounted hotel stays with Pride of Britain hotels
• Complimentary bespoke uniform and annual shoe allowance
• Free sight tests for those eligible
• Onsite Team Gym with professional induction
• Refer a Friend Scheme where you can earn up to £1000
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Support line and online portal supporting 'mind, money, move, munch'
• Grantley Academy to support your development
• Annual paid volunteering days