New opportunity not to be missed!

Luton Hoo Hotel Golf & Spa have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Sous Chef- Brasserie to join our growing team. You will receive a competitive salary, plus excellent benefits.

Luton Hoo Hotel Golf & Spa is one of the country's finest 5 star hotels, is set in the heart of 1065 acres of historic gardens and parkland. With our 2 rosette Wernher Restaurant and award winning Adam's Brasserie we are committed to delivering hospitality to the highest standard. Our five star facilities include a luxurious spa, championship golf course, state of the art conference facilities and shooting school.

At Elite Hotels we have a single minded and unwavering goal to make every visit to our hotels a

The Sous Chef role:

This is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career within a 5* hospitality environment as a pivotal member of the kitchen brigade. The Sous Chef's role will be to support the Executive Chef and Head Chef in the day to day running of the Brasserie Kitchen. The Sous Chef's key responsibility will be to achieve the highest quality food to a international 5 star standard whilst achieving targets in gross profit, food hygiene and health and safety. As Sous Chef setting the principles and standards of the operation you will: manage the compilation of menus and rotas; ensure the smooth running of the kitchen with an emphasis on the quality and efficiency of the chefs in each section; control ordering, purchasing, storage and stock rotation. You will also be responsible for motivating and developing a team of talented chefs and apprentices.

The Sous Chef will:

• Relevant experience in 4-5 Star kitchens. NVQ level 1&2 or similar. Level 3 beneficial.
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate or Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Good leadership skills and a team player.
• Good communicator
• Computer awareness essential

Benefits:

As a people focused Investor In People Company we offer a great range of benefits to the successful candidate, including:

• Free meals on duty.
• Uniform provided.
• Company personal contributory pension scheme.
• Excellent staff rate of £50 Bed & Breakfast in any of the four Elite Hotels, subject to availability.
• An attractive room rate for family with a 50% discount off our selling price.
• 30% discount on food, drinks and treatments.
• A share in the Company Gratuities scheme.
• An Employee Assistance program managed by Hospitality Action, including a free confidential counselling help line.
• A childcare voucher scheme.
• Staff Christmas party.
• Free Car Parking.
• Discounted stays with Small Luxury Hotels of the World.