Sous Chef

Champneys Forest Mere; Woking; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing incentives

Digital fitness programmes

Nutrition guides

Self-Guided meditation

Wellbeing podcasts

Champneys app and scheduling tools

Employee assistance programme

Discounts on Champneys products

Discounted stays for staff

Job summary

Champneys Forest Mere is seeking an experienced Kitchen Supervisor to assist the Head Chef in managing a busy kitchen and motivating the team to consistently high standards.

You will support menu development, recruit and train staff, oversee daily hours and rotas, supervise buffets, ensure hygiene, and manage supplier orders and food cost.

This role offers access to Champneys wellbeing benefits and a vibrant team in a luxury wellness setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing and running the Kitchen, ensuring staff stay motivated and high standards are maintained.
• Support with menu development and design, considering Champneys healthy eating cuisine.
• Assist Head Chef in recruiting, training and performance of all kitchen staff to Champneys high standards.
• Take responsibility for the Kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, including staff supervision.
• Update the People System with daily hours and complete rotas as instructed in the Head Chef's absence.
• Prepare and present buffets and menus with consistency and flair.
• Maintain cleanliness and compliance with legislative standards in the Kitchen.
• Train staff to understand and apply Champneys healthy eating philosophy.
• Order food items, check prices/quality/quantity, and ensure approved suppliers are used.
• Control departmental food cost expenditure and minimize wastage (approx. £35,500 per annum).

Skills

Kitchen management

Staff training

Menu development

Recruitment

Leadership

Job description

Your main responsibility will be assisting the Head Chef in the management and running of the kitchen ensuring your team stay motivated and all food is prepared to the highest standards.,

• Supporting with menu development and design taking into account the nutritional requirement of Champneys healthy eating cuisine.
• Supporting the Head Chef in recruiting, managing, training and performance of all kitchen staff to Champneys high standards.
• Taking responsibility for the management and running of the Kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef including supervising of staff.
• Updating the People System in relation to daily hours worked by staff members and to complete rotas as instructed in the absence of the Head Chef
• Responsible for the preparation and presentation of our buffets and food on the menus.
• Maintain & improve standard of service and operating standards, ensuring maximum guest satisfaction
• To gain a working knowledge of the Champneys healthy eating philosophy and ensure staff are trained and philosophy is implemented in department
• To maintain a high level of cleanliness in the Kitchen ensuring compliance with legislative standards.
• To order food items for all outlets checking on prices, quality and quantity. To ensure that the nominated suppliers are used on all occasions.
• Control departmental food cost expenditure and to minimize food wastage £35,500 per annum, Being the iconic wellbeing brand that we are you should expect benefits that match our simple vision; to make you feel happier and healthier inside and out.

Not only will you work in great company you will also have access to the following:

• Health, Wellness and Wellbeing incentives
• Digital fitness programmes
• Nutrition guides and recipes
• Self-Guided meditation
• Wellbeing podcasts

Champneys experiences (such an overnight stay or an ultimate spa day experience) App for all schedules, timesheets, annual leave and all the important things you need at your fingertips. In house social media connecting our Champneys Family Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling sessions and legal advice if required, other perks such as shopping discounts and financial support to list a few benefits. Motivating, rewarding and engaging colleague events. Discounted stays for you, your friends and family at any of our properties. Complimentary Spa Day on completion of your probationary period. 50% discount on all Champneys products. Great discounts on our partner products Elemis and Clarins. Discounted membership to our exceptional health clubs. Merlin Entertainments Attraction.