Sous Chef - Spa Kitchen

Carden Park Hotel Golf Resort & Spa; Chester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share of service charge

Discounted hotel accommodation

Discounted food and drink

Spa access and treatments discount

Free staff lunch

Free on-site parking

EAP

Golf & Leisure Club membership

Free transit mini-bus

Career progression

Funded qualifications

Outdoor pursuits discounts

Two paid charity days

Job summary

Carden Park Hotel Golf Resort & Spa is seeking a Sous Chef to lead a busy kitchen team in a luxury hotel and spa setting. You will prepare and cook high-quality fusion dishes, participate in menu development, and mentor junior chefs.

The role requires passion for food, strong leadership, and the ability to deliver creative menus while controlling costs. The position is 40 hours per week, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays, with a salary of £34,200 plus service charge and paid

Qualifications

• Passionate about food, flavour and creative cooking.
• Experience as Sous Chef or in a senior kitchen role.
• Interest in fusion cuisine and exploring different flavours.
• Creative and confident in bringing new ideas to the menu.
• Strong attention to detail, especially presentation and quality.
• Organised and able to stay calm in a busy kitchen.
• Natural leader who enjoys supporting and developing others.
• Positive, enthusiastic team player with a love for fresh ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh, high-quality dishes with a focus on fusion cuisine.
• Support menu development with creative ideas for Spa menus.
• Use fresh, seasonal ingredients to create nutritious, flavoursome dishes.
• Maintain high standards of presentation, quality and service.
• Help manage gross profit margins, stock rotation and kitchen costs.
• Maintain a safe, clean and hygienic working environment.
• Support and develop junior chefs and kitchen team members.

Job description

Role: Sous Chef

Hours: 40 hours per week to include evenings, weekends and bank holidays

Salary: £34,200 plus service charge and paid overtime

As a Sous Chef, you'll have previous experience working in a quality hotel or busy restaurant, with a passion for delivering consistently high standards.

Your day with Team Carden:

• Prepare and cook fresh, high-quality dishes with a focus on fusion cuisine.

• Support menu development, bringing creative ideas and new flavour combinations to our Spa menus.

• Work with fresh, seasonal and quality ingredients to create nutritious and flavourful dishes.

• Maintain consistently high standards of presentation, quality and service.

• Help manage gross profit margins, stock rotation and kitchen costs.

• Maintain a safe, clean and hygienic working environment.

• Support and develop junior chefs and members of the kitchen team.

About You:

• • Passionate about food, flavour and creative cooking.

  • Previous experience as a Sous Chef or in a senior kitchen role.

  • A genuine interest in fusion cuisine and exploring different flavours and culinary influences.

  • Creative and confident in bringing new ideas to the menu.

  • Strong attention to detail, particularly around presentation and quality.

  • Organised and able to remain calm in a busy kitchen.

  • A natural leader who enjoys supporting and developing others.

  • Positive, enthusiastic and a great team player.

  • Passionate about fresh, seasonal and nutritious ingredients.

Due to the rural location of Carden Park, applicants should have access to a vehicle or reliable transport methods.

The Perks of Team Carden

Join a team where you will work hard but have fun along the way. You will enjoy a variety of benefits being part of our team which include:

• Share of the service charge
• Discounted hotel accommodation for yourself, family and friends
• Discounted food and drink to enjoy in the hotel when not on shift
• Discounted use of our award winning 5* spa, alongside treatments and retail
• Free staff lunch provided
• Free on-site parking
• Access to EAP
• Free Golf and Leisure Club membership, including free use of the gym & swimming pool
• Free regular transport mini-bus from Wrexham
• Progression opportunities for all
• Career development through funded qualifications
• Discounted use of the outdoor pursuits facilities
• Two paid charity days per year

BePart of Team Carden

Providing world class service is at the heart of everything we do. You will be part of a creative, busy and energetic team of Chefs who cater for our guests across 8 kitchens throughout the resort. You will have good people management and cooking skills with sound financial awareness. You will be enthusiastic, a great team player with experience of working in busy kitchens and the ability to work calmly under pressure. As part of the Carden kitchen team you will need to have previous proven experience of working within quality establishments preparing and producing meals to the highest standard. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a luxury Spa resort and learning from an excellent Kitchen Brigade.

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