Sous Chef - Pan Asian Cuisine - Harrogate. Job in Harrogate Education & Training Jobs

Grantley Hall; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Grantley Hall, a prestigious five-star hotel in Harrogate, is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef specializing in Pan Asian cuisine. The role involves managing the kitchen brigade, ensuring top-notch food quality, and contributing to menu development. This position offers excellent career development opportunities along with a competitive salary and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Tips typically over £200 per month

Complimentary meals while on duty

31 days annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Discounted stays at Grantley Hall

Access to Wagestream for instant wages

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• True passion for food and a willingness to learn.
• Good kitchen & knife skills are essential.
• Experience in supervising and guiding others.

Responsibilities

• Manage the brigade ensuring smooth kitchen operations.
• Develop creative menus and maintain high food quality.
• Train junior team members and ensure kitchen cleanliness.

Skills

Creativity

Attention to detail

Good kitchen & knife skills

Passion for food

Knowledge of health & safety guidelines

Job description

SOUS CHEF - PAN ASIAN CUISINE - Harrogate

SOUS CHEF - PAN ASIAN CUISINE

Full Time

36,000 per annum plus monthly service charge, typically 2,400 annually

45 hours

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.

Key Responsibilities

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 when dining at Grantley Hall
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
The cleanliness, stock control, organisation and standards of the kitchen

Key Skills, Qualities & Experience

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
Relish the pressure of the kitchen environment
Experience of supervising and guiding others

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits and have excellent opportunities for career development and provide exceptional training programmes for all employees:

• Tips typically over £200 per month (£2,400 per year)
• Complimentary bespoke uniform and chef whites
• Complimentary meals whilst on duty
• Refer a Friend bonus - Earn up to £1000
• Complimentary employee car parking
• Complimentary state of the art onsite gym - with personal trainer support
• 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays) increasing with service
• Professional development opportunities at all levels
• Reimbursement on work shoes, sight tests and professional memberships
• Modern and spacious discounted live in accommodation for eligible roles
• 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.
• We celebrate success. With an annual awards ceremony as well team events and incentives. Throughout the year we also celebrate training achievements, birthdays, marriages, new babies and length of service awards.
• Employee Assistance Programme helpline and online support, along with wellbeing champions onsite
• Team Member of the Month Awards
• Discount on Grantley Halls Restaurants, Spa products and Gift Shop
• Discounted stays at Grantley Hall, as well as other Pride of Britain Hotels
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Wagestream, allowing you to instantly access your wages
• Simplyhealth - Health cash plan