Junior Sous Chef
Job description
You make it Hand Picked! Established by Guy and Julia Hands in 1999, Hand Picked hotels has grown organically and through acquisition to become the 5th largest luxury hotel group in the UK – comprising 21 hotels across the UK and Channel Islands. With welcoming and charming service delivered in truly inspirational settings, our guests are encouraged to relax, kick off their shoes and indulge. We are currently recruiting for a Junior Sous Chef to join Fermain Valley Hotel, part of Hand Picked Hotels Are you an experienced Chef looking to progress your Kitchen Management experience? We know the step from being a CDP to management can be a big one, so here at Hand Picked Hotels we aim to equip our Junior Sous Chefs with the skills they need to take that step. From involvement in office and paperwork responsibilities, to people management training courses and annual Sous Chef Master classes, we will help give you the exposure you need to develop your career as a Chef. And of course alongside all of that you get to do what you do best, create fantastic food in our professional kitchens. About you: You’ll have previous experience in a similar environment and roleYou’ll be a stickler for hygiene and be able to demonstrate best practiceYour knowledge of food and technical skills will be outstandingYou’ll feel comfortable in a fast-paced, busy environmentMost of all, you’ll have an approachable, positive and proactive manner What’s in it for you? A competitive salary of £36,270 - with all overtime paid 45 hour contract Live-in accommodation available at £78.50 per week £30 staff stays with Hand Picked Hotels per room Bed & Breakfast PLUS 25% discount of all food & drink. Yes, it’s as good as it sounds! Annual Sous Chef Conference to aid networking and personal development Annual loyalty awards (to include overnight stays & weekends away) Working in stunning surroundings and in a property packed with character Free parking on site Online retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well-being platform People Management Training courses such as Behavioural Interviewing, Disciplinary Investigations and Appraisal Skills – to help you develop your skills and experience
