Sous Chef

Retirement Villages Group; Royal Tunbridge Wells; In loco; GBP 28.000 - 34.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Retirement Villages Group is opening Yarrow, our new restaurant at Paramount Place in Tunbridge Wells, and is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to join the opening team. You will lead the kitchen, mentor the team and deliver fresh, seasonal dishes for residents and guests.

Working with the Head Chef, you will help develop menus, ensure HACCP standards and create memorable dining experiences in a luxury retirement village setting.

Competenze

• Experience in a fresh food, high quality hospitality environment.
• Experience leading a kitchen team and delivering consistent results.
• Knowledge of HACCP, food safety and allergen management.
• Ability to develop and adapt seasonal menus.

Mansioni

• Support the Head Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Prepare and deliver high quality, freshly cooked seasonal dishes.
• Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team.
• Assist with menu development and new ideas.
• Monitor stock, place orders and minimise waste.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and safety (HACCP).
• Collaborate with front of house to ensure exceptional dining for residents and guests.

Conoscenze

Sous Chef experience

Leadership

Menu planning

Food safety

Allergen management

Descrizione del lavoro

Are you an ambitious Sous Chef looking to be part of something special from the very beginning?

We're looking for a talented and passionate Sous Chef to join the opening team at Yarrow, our brand new restaurant at Paramount Place, a luxury retirement village in the heart of Tunbridge Wells. Open to both residents and the public, Yarrow offers a fresh, seasonal dining experience in a beautifully designed setting, making this an exciting opportunity to help establish a destination restaurant with an excellent reputation.

This is a full-time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week, on a rota of any 5 days out of 7, with shifts including weekends and evenings.

Working alongside the Head Chef, you'll play a key role in delivering exceptional food, leading the kitchen team, and creating memorable dining experiences for our residents and guests. This is a hands on role with plenty of opportunity to bring ideas, develop your skills and progress your career within a growing organisation.

If you thrive in a quality-led kitchen, enjoy working with fresh ingredients, and take pride in delivering outstanding food and service, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

• Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Prepare and deliver high quality, freshly cooked dishes using seasonal ingredients.
• Ensure every plate is presented to the highest standards of quality and consistency.
• Supervise, motivate and develop the kitchen team, creating a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Take responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Assist with menu development, bringing creativity and fresh ideas.
• Monitor stock levels, place orders and minimise food waste.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, health and safety standards, ensuring full compliance with HACCP procedures.
• Work closely with the front of house team to deliver an exceptional customer experience for residents and visitors alike.

What we're looking for

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or an experienced Chef de Partie ready to step up.
• Experience working in a fresh food, high quality hospitality environment.
• A genuine passion for producing exceptional food and delivering outstanding service.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and support a kitchen team.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to perform well in a fast paced environment.
• Knowledge of food safety, allergen management and kitchen compliance.
• A positive, flexible approach and a willingness to work evenings and weekends as part of a rota.

Why join Retirement Villages Group?

At Retirement Villages Group, we're creating vibrant communities where people can enjoy later life to the fullest. Food plays a huge part in that experience, bringing people together and creating memorable moments every day.

As part of the opening team at Paramount Place, you'll have the opportunity to shape a brand new restaurant, work with a supportive team, and build your career within a growing organisation that values quality, innovation and exceptional hospitality.