Sous Chef

Warner Leisure Hotels; Scotland; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Warner Leisure Hotels as a Sous Chef at Cricket St Thomas, overseeing kitchen operations and fostering a collaborative team environment. Responsibilities include managing food safety, training junior chefs, and ensuring high customer satisfaction while maintaining budgetary expectations.

Benefits

Potential live-in available

Free use of gym and leisure facilities

60% discounted food onsite

Access to discounts with national brands

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing kitchen operations in a branded environment.
• Ability to create a supportive culture in the kitchen.
• Passion for quality food and service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the kitchen.
• Supervise and train junior chefs.
• Ensure adherence to food safety standards.
• Manage inventory and food costs.

Skills

Teamwork

Food Safety Standards

Financial Knowledge

Adaptability

Job description

Join our team at Cricket St Thomas, part of the Warner Hotels Group. This 239-bedroom Grade II listed hotel with a theatre, spa, and restaurant is surrounded by 160 acres of parkland in the West Country.

Salary: GBP29,000 - GBP34,000

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Sous Chef to join us at Warner Hotels.

What will I be doing?

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, ensuring all stations are properly organised and prepared for service.
• Supervising and training junior chefs, promoting a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Ensuring food safety standards are always adhered to, including proper storage, handling, and cooking techniques.
• Monitoring inventory levels and managing food costs to meet financial targets.
• Supporting the Head Chef in maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and responding to guest feedback

What are we looking for?

• A Sous Chef who understands the importance of working in a branded environment.
• You will have the ability to create a culture of support and actively encourages teamwork.
• Willingness to challenge if standards aren't meeting required levels.
• A chef with a passion for great food and service.

What skills do I need?

• Understands the important of working with a branded menu.
• Experience of managing orders, food stocks and forecast against occupancy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and can adapt quickly to changing requirements.
• Good financial knowledge with the ability to manage costs in line with the department's budget.

The benefits of working with us

• Potential live-in available
• Free use of gym and leisure facilities
• Free or 60% discounted food onsite
• Access to numerous discounts and offers with many national brands and retailers.
• A real opportunity for career development through externally recognised qualifications in addition to in-house training and development (Degree and Apprenticeship level)
• 20% discount for you, your family & friends across our Bourne Leisure brands; Warner Hotels and Haven Holidays (including further discounted breaks within Warner for you, your family, and friends to use)

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