Chef - Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands

Chef - Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands

We operate a four-day on , Three-day off rota system for maximum work-life balance.

The Belfry gives you that family feeling when at work. We are a business that champions our team’s progression and successes while rewarding hard work with internal promotion, we also like to let our hair down with great team-building activities throughout the year, industry-leading rewards and benefits and ongoing training and development.

Sam's Clubhouse

Overlooking our stunning PGA golf course, our high-volume sports bar, Sam’s Clubhouse, is the perfect place to relax after a day’s golfing. This bar is busy all day, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The menu in Sam’s Club House is a mixture of clubhouse classics and Belfry touches from sharing boards, burgers, and buckets of wings to wraps, pies and catch of the day… In summer season the outside patio and bar opens and can provide dining options for up to 250 guests at any time and approximately 500 covers per day.

Salary

The on target earning potential for this role is £29,700 annual salary, compromising of a base salary of £26,982 plus a qualified estimate of £2,718 gratuities per annum

About the role

Set up and preparation of menus items for your section ready for food service, numbers based on hotel occupancy for the resort and you will prepare food in advance for the coming week you may also be expected to take ownership for the kitchen in the absence of the kitchen management team.

• Cooking and delivering beautifully crafted food using the best ingredients sourced from local suppliers
• An understanding of the importance of allergens and dietary safety within your kitchen
• Responsibility for all temperature logging for hot items and refrigerators to ensure full compliance
• Running a section of the kitchen throughout a busy service and providing support to your team mates to ensure a fast and accurate delivery.
• Clearing and cleaning of your section and other areas of the kitchen to ensure we remain compliant
• Understanding of COSHH and HACCP on food storage.
• Work towards guidelines of portion control including weights and measurements and logging all wastage for more accurate GP %

Belfry Benefits

Wellness

• Discounted gym membership and access to team-led fitness sessions, such as our Belfry running club
• Team social events throughout the year
• Belfry-wide wellness programme with external speakers, focusing on ‘mind, body & soul’
• The Burnt Chef Project partnership, offering unlimited, fully-funded counselling and mental health support
• Wagestream access to all employees – track earnings, saving accounts, and access to wages when you want
• Healthcare schemes: life assurance, 24-hour GP, health cash-plans
• Employee Assistance Programme
• The Belfry is committed to the Hotelier’s Charter, demonstrating our commitment to our people

Showing some appreciation

• Long service awards
• Additional paid holiday for long service
• Reward Vouchers
• Free meals on shift in our canteen
• Annual Belfry awards
• Team appreciation events
• Fantastic resort discounts across restaurants, bars, retail, and golf
• Bed & Breakfast from £35 per room
• Free staff parking
• Subsidised taxi service for those who don’t drive
• Live-in accommodation for up to 3 months
• Relocation bonuses

Learning & Development

• Excellent training and career opportunities
• Internal career pathways programmes
• Access to The Belfry Campus Learning
• Commitment to developing our team through apprenticeship programmes

Making a difference

• Belfry ESG committee, dedicated to delivering an environmentally sustainable business
• Supporting industry, local and national charities
• Pledges made on ‘Make Good Grow’, offering our team’s expertise and support to good causes