Sous Chef Stevenage, England
Job description
Sous Chef (OTE Salary £34,000)
We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Sous Chef to join our team at the Cromwell Hotel, Old Stevenage.
This is an exciting time to be part of the team. The brasserie, with its stunning interior design and innovative new all day dining menu, is hugely popular alongside the already expanding banqueting business.
As Senior Sous Chef you will work closely with the Head Chef and senior team to execute the already busy function side of the business and manage the increasingly popular brasserie. A successful candidate will be able operate in all sections of the kitchen (including both bistro and banqueting) and manage the kitchen in the head chef absence. You will also be responsible for ensuring high standards of food safety and hygiene are maintained and assist with the coaching and training other members of the team to a high level.
Key Skills
* Ability to demonstrate cooking skills to the highest level
* fast-paced restaurant experience as well as banqueting
* A confident, self-motivated, driven, and professional person
* Excellent understanding of food hygiene and health and safety
* Excellent people skills and financial understanding
* Passionate about delivering consistently good quality food
* At least level 2 food hygiene (up to date)
Employee Package Includes
* Competitive salary
* Friendly and professional working environment
* Excellent chance to progress your career and be part of a great change with an independent and expanding hotel group
* Monthly tronc payments according to hours worked
* Access to many discounts in supermarkets/high street shops/online (including the likes of Tesco, Sainsburys, Nike and Amazon)
* Access to cycle to work scheme
* Reduced cinema tickets, hotel travel, family days out and meals out in high street restaurants
* Discounted health screening and gym memberships
* Free and confidential 24 hour staff assistance help line, supporting employees mental wellbeing as well as providing legal and financial advice
This role is a full time contract which requires someone who is flexible with hours and can work weekends. All Chefs earn tronc payments and can benefit from our great employee benefits scheme.
Distinct Group are proud members of the Hoteliers Charter’ for more details visit http://www.hotelierscharter.org.uk/
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Application question(s):
- Are you eligible to live and work in the UK
Experience:
- Sous chef or similar role: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
