Sous Chef Chatham
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Job Ref: RBH12936 Branch: Bridgewood Manor Location: Bridgewood Manor, Chatham, Kent Salary/Benefits: £34,612 plus fantastic benefits Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Shift pattern: Shifts over 7 days (including evenings and weekends) determined in advance by rota Hours per week: 45 Posted date: 05/10/2023 Closing date: 18/11/2023 JOIN OUR FAMILY At RBH we believe our people are our biggest assets and understand the value in putting them first. Our approach to diversity in the workplace, health wellbeing, sustainability, and individuality sets us apart from our competitors and is one of the reasons we are rated Top 30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality! We are passionate about the industry and always on the lookout for new talent to join us on our journey... A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SOUS CHEF AT BRIDGEWOOD MANOR HOTEL What you'll be doing... Working in our kitchen you will gain exposure to different types of food offerings to cater for the needs of our guests and will be given the chance to contribute to menu creation. As Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef in motivating the Kitchen team to provide exceptional service and food at all times and to make sure that our customers are wow'd by their food experience. Our most successful Sous Chef's, are those that take pride in their sections and use their skills to help coach junior members of the team. WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU We hire mostly on personality potential but here are a few of our requirements... Experience at a minimum of CDP level upwards the ability to coach and mentor junior Chef's. To be passionate about food and delivering a high quality, well presented food offering to guests. Experience in a volume hotel food environment and ideally be Level 2 Food Hygiene Qualified. WHAT WE OFFER You will have access to a benefits package we believe truly works for our people and enhances our overall culture... Discounted hotel room rates for you and your friends family Extra days holiday for your birthday Flexible working arrangements Pension Free meals on duty saving you over £1000 per year To learn more about our full benefits package, click here to watch our employee benefits video. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES RBH Hospitality Management is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We accept and celebrate our team for who they are and welcome people of all races, disabilities, sex, gender identities and reassignment, sexual orientation, ages, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We keep our recruitment process simple and consider applicants on their abilities alone to ensure a fair interview process. If at any point throughout our process you require reasonable adjustments, please contact [email protected]. International Talent Welcome: We are open to sponsoring candidates from overseas who possess the right skills and qualities for the role. RBH holds a sponsorship license, making the immigration process a smooth journey for the right candidate. #LifeatRBH A charming four-star hotel in Rochester, Bridgewood Manor is the perfect destination for visitors who wish to explore scenic Kent. Cosy open fires, a beautiful central courtyard, and 100 bedrooms; great food and drink, with a leisure club and spa, we’re a great base for exploring the ‘Garden of England’. Close to Chatham Historic Dockyard for eating, drinking and maritime history, Bluewater Shopping Centre for the diehard shopaholic, and only 40 minutes by train into Central London. Leeds and Rochester Castles are a stones throw from the Hotel and what a great location to stopover for the Eurotunnel or a ferry from Dover. With a local team of 130, just ask us anything about the area and we will answer it for you with stories of experience! From 1 day to 17 years of service, we have a very diverse team who can undoubtedly be inspired by each and every customer we invite through the door. Hospitality is what we’re all about, be it business, conference, leisure, or that special family occasion. Empowered managers and leaders support a genuine and passionate team, known as our ‘family’. We thrive on jumping in and helping other colleagues in need, whether that is their own department or others. We arrive at work to grow our careers and leave work with a quality team of friends.
