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Sous Chef - Lowestoft

Employer
Warner Leisure Hotels
Location
Lowestoft, Suffolk
Salary
Annual Salary
Closing date
28 Feb 2018

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Sector
Chef jobs, Sous Chef
Job Type
Full Time

Job Details

Do you want a career working for the Sunday Times 5th Best Big Company in the UK?

Gunton Hall has a distinctly rural feel; surrounded by Suffolk woodland, gardens and a picturesque lake. It's a relaxing seaside destination, within driving distance to the Norfolk Broads or the famous village of Southwold.

At the Rosewood Restaurant we pride ourselves on fabulous food offering wonderfully classic British dishes. We recently invested £350,000 into a stunning new theatre kitchen for our guests to enjoy live cooking demonstrations plus more

Purpose of the role:

As a Sous Chef at Warner Leisure Hotels you will support the Executive / Head Chef in leading and coaching a large team in delivering exceptional dining experiences for our guests in multiple outlets within our Hotels and Coastal Villages. You will work in a high performing, fast paced volume catering environment aiming to exceed our guest's needs and expectations on a daily basis.

Role responsibilities:

  • Accountability for delivery of exceptional food standards outlined within the department handbooks and the Warner Culture, with the aim of promoting guest loyalty and repeat bookings
  • To control stock management, production levels and portion control to achieve and exceed budgeted targets for Food Cost
  • To manage Departmental Budgets to support the team and guest experience, providing your team with the appropriate tools and resources for the job and the guests with an experience they will value
  • To manage the Kitchen Payroll Budget to agreed level by providing the right team at the right place at the right time
  • Providing a safe and secure environment by adhering to the companies Health & Safety policy and Food Safety Management System. Compliance will be measured by External Audits
  • Complete administrative work relating to stock, Health & Safety and team in a timely manner
  • Deputising for the Head Chef in their absence
  • Ensuring your personal grooming reflects the company standards
  • Taking part in all appropriate training sessions as requested
  • To train & develop your team whilst leading by example
  • To carry out any other duties reasonably requested by a member of the Management Team

Qualifications, experience and training:

  • We welcome applicants with previous Chef de Partie experience, working ideally within a large scale, 180+ room hotel or multi outlet catering environment
  • You will have knowledge of training and motivating a team
  • It is essential that you have a Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

The benefits of working with us:

  • A competitive salary of £19,000 - £21,000 depending on experience
  • Free use of many of the Hotel/Coastal Village facilities and discounts off our food and retail outlets
  • 20% team member discount across Warner Leisure Hotels, Butlin's and Haven holidays for you, your family and friends
  • Reward and recognition schemes including long service
  • Externally recognised qualifications that will give you the opportunity to progress and develop within Bourne Leisure
  • Childcare voucher scheme (subject to eligibility)
  • Government pension scheme

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