Sous Chef - The Castle Inn

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious pub in Chippenham is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team and develop seasonal menus. You will be responsible for overseeing operations, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and creating an exceptional dining experience. If you are passionate about food and possess strong leadership skills, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

29 days holiday

50% discount on food and beverage

Free meals on duty

Access to training and development programs

Free gym access

Qualifications

• Proven background in luxury hospitality.
• Ability to lead a team effectively.
• Initiative and creativity are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire kitchen teams to deliver amazing guest experiences.
• Create original seasonal food menus.
• Ensure kitchen compliance with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership ability

Financial acumen

Passion for food

Effective communication

Creativity

Job description

In a Nutshell

We are actively seeking a new Sous Chef to help prepare and cook delicious food for the Castle Inn (awarded South West pub of the Year in The Trenchermans Guide)

Alongside the Head Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing the food and kitchen operations for the Castle Inn and will lead and inspire the kitchen and service teams with a culture that delivers an amazing guest experience.

Menu development will be an important part of this role with a thorough understanding and passion for food and flavours. A key eye for local and current food trends will be integral to this role.

If this is the kind of opportunity you are looking for - apply now!

Package Description

And now for the good stuff

Hospitality is all about looking after people and we are committed to our people. We work hard to ensure you can enjoy your job and are well rewarded. As well as excellent training, development and progression opportunities, other benefits include:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• 29 days holiday (increasing with length of service)
• 50% Discount on food and beverage across all Exclusive properties
• Really big discounts of room nights across all Exclusive properties
• EAP provided by HospitalityAction
• HospitalityEssentials discount platform — giving you access to 1,000+ shopping discounts, cashback deals, and online exercise, wellbeing & finance guides
• Meals on duty provided for free
• Recognition and rewards scheme
• Access to our learning platform including great training and development programs.
• Free gym access + where available dedicated classes.
• BCorp member and commitment to improving our People, Product and Planet.
• Free downloads to newspapers, magazines and books
• Cycle to work scheme

Main Responsibilities

Lots to do but lots of fun

• In the absence of the Head Chef you will lead and inspire the kitchen and service teams to deliver amazing guest experiences
• Create original and great tasting seasonal food menus
• Motivate the kitchen team to deliver a consistently high standard of food preparation and cooking
• Hold regular inspirational product and skill focussed training sessions for the kitchen and service teams
• Ensure the kitchens are compliant with Health & Safety regulations and to manage and uphold regular cleaning and kitchen maintenance schedules
• Work closely with the F&B Manager and Head Chef, marketing and events teams for the effective food operation throughout service and for all events at the bars and restaurants
• Ensure that systems for stock management are adhered to and that stock levels are maintained in all kitchens with stock rotation taking place
• Implement and maintain food wastage control within all kitchens
• Promote the concept of the Brasserie with passion and enthusiasm to all of the team.
• Have a sound working understanding of all costs and charges relating to food operations and ensuring food cost of sales and GP margins are maintained at budgeted levels
• Control the operational excellence of a busy and demanding kitchen, ensuring the Standard Operating Procedures for the kitchens are fully understood and followed at all times.
• Help with all ordering, stock controls and standards of procedures
• Participate fully as a team member within the F&B Department
• Attend daily meetings promptly as required and to attend weekly F&B meetings.
• Be responsible for ensuring all kitchen equipment and machinery is in working order and all repairs are reported and monitored

The Ideal Candidate

Are you right for us?

Our successful Sous Chef will have;

• A proven, successful background from within a similar luxury hospitality environment
• A true passion for food
• Ability to lead a team
• Financial Acumen
• Ability to improve standards and implemented new ideas
• Initiative and creativity
• Effective communication skills

About The Company

Are we right for you?

We expect a lot but we’ll give a lot to get the right people. There are 4 main things we look for

1. We want people with bags of character. We don’t want you to hide your personality when you’re at work, we want you to feel comfortable, to be who you are.

2. We want people people. You’ve got to like being around others, smiling and chatting because you like people, not because someone told you to smile and chat.

3. We need extra milers. So if you think the job description is all you have to do, then we’re not for you.

4. You have to put your heart into it. When you tell a guest you’re happy to help, you have to mean it.