Sous Chef - Ty Hotel Newport

The Celtic Collection; Newport; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent company benefits

Service charge in addition to hourly

Discounts on food and beverage

Discounted hotel stays

NEST pension scheme

Social Club events

Employee recognition awards

Job summary

Casa, the vibrant restaurant at Tŷ Newport, Newport NP18 2LX, is seeking a permanent Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in a busy, 40-hour week role. You will lead the kitchen brigade, ensure top-quality presentation and partner with the Restaurant Manager to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

The Celtic Collection offers a fast-paced, supportive environment with development opportunities and competitive benefits, including service charge in addition to hourly pay and employee perks.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent chef qualification.
• Strong understanding of menu planning and food costing.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards.
• Experience in high-volume, quality-focused restaurant, hotel or hospitality environment.
• Experience leading a kitchen team of five or more colleagues.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 certification (or above).

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day operation of Casa's kitchen.
• Lead and motivate the kitchen brigade, ensuring consistently high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Assist with menu development, seasonal specials and cost-effective menu planning.
• Manage food ordering, stock control and supplier relationships.
• Ensure all deliveries are checked, stored and rotated correctly in line with company procedures.
• Maintain exceptional standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Work closely with the Restaurant Manager to ensure a seamless guest experience.
• Drive efficiency and minimise waste while maintaining quality standards.
• Train, coach and develop team members to help them reach their full potential.
• Lead by example during service, creating a positive and productive working environment.

Skills

Menu planning

Food costing

HACCP knowledge

Kitchen leadership

High-volume service

Team development

Food safety

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Food Hygiene Level 2 certification

Job description

Job title –Sous Chef
Department – Culinary
Contract type – Permanent
Rate of pay – £14.18 per hour, plus service charge and excellent companybenefits
Hours – 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7
Location – Tŷ Newport, Newport NP18 2LX
ID –req6787

Overview
Are you a passionate and ambitious chef ready to take thenext step in your culinary career?

Join the team at Casa, the vibrant restaurant at TŷNewport, where fresh flavours, quality ingredients and memorable diningexperiences are at the heart of everything we do. As Sous Chef, you'll play akey role in supporting the Head Chef to deliver consistently high standards,inspire the kitchen team and help drive the continued success of one ofNewport's most exciting dining destinations.

Part of The Celtic Collection, you'll have theopportunity to develop your skills within one of the UK's leading hospitalitygroups while working in a modern, fast-paced and supportive environment.

If you love creating exceptional food, leading by exampleand being part of a team that genuinely enjoys what they do, we'd love to hearfrom you.

Our ideal candidate will have

• ProfessionalChef qualifications to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Astrong understanding of menu planning, food costing and kitchenprofitability
• Comprehensiveknowledge of HACCP and food safety standards
• Experienceworking in a high-volume, quality-focused restaurant, hotel or hospitalityenvironment
• Experienceleading and developing a kitchen team of five or more colleagues
• Aproven ability to deliver consistently high standards during busy serviceperiods
• FoodHygiene Level 2 certification (or above)
• Excellentorganisational skills and the ability to thrive under pressure
• Apassion for fresh food, great presentation and delivering exceptionalguest experiences
• Apositive, hands-on leadership style with a commitment to developing others

Implementing our 'Yes, We Can' philosophy, you will

• Supportthe Head Chef in the day-to-day operation of Casa's kitchen
• Leadand motivate the kitchen brigade, ensuring consistently high standards offood quality and presentation
• Assistwith menu development, seasonal specials and cost-effective menu planning
• Managefood ordering, stock control and supplier relationships
• Ensureall deliveries are checked, stored and rotated correctly in line withcompany procedures
• Maintainexceptional standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
• Workclosely with the Restaurant Manager to ensure a seamless guest experience
• Driveefficiency and minimise waste while maintaining quality standards
• Train,coach and develop team members to help them reach their full potential
• Leadby example during service, creating a positive and productive workingenvironment

Why join us?

• Accessto career development and training from day one
• Opportunitiesfor progression across The Celtic Collection
• Servicecharge in addition to your hourly rate
• Discountson food and beverage across the collection
• Discountedhotel stays
• Discountedleisure membership
• FreeGP virtual appointment service
• 24/7wellbeing support helpline
• NESTpension scheme
• SocialClub events
• Employeeappreciation events
• Monthlyand annual recognition awards

Grow with us

• I amequipped, trained and supported to do the best job I can
• I amproud to be part of The Celtic Collection and would recommend it to others
• Iwork in an inclusive, friendly, positive and constructive environment
• I amencouraged to learn, grow and develop, and to try new things in my role
• I amthanked and recognised for the work I do, and my views and ideas arevalued
• Iunderstand our ambitions and can contribute to achieving them every day

Recruitment information

In the event that we receive a high number of applications,we reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

All applicants must have the legal right to live and work inthe UK. Documentary evidence of eligibility will be required during therecruitment process in line with current UK Visas and Immigration regulations.

The Celtic Collection is an equal opportunities employer andwelcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.