Sous Chef - Ashford, Kent

An opportunity to join our picture-postcard Eastwell Manor Hotel, Eastwell Manor is one of two Champneys luxury Spa Hotels and is nestled in the heart of the Garden of England.

It is our mission to nurture, guide, support and develop all colleagues on their employment journey, to train them to the best of our ability and inspire new members to join our aspirational business.

Being accessible to all is the foundation of our vision here at Champneys, this doesn’t just stop with our products. We are dedicated and devoted to driving an inclusive and diverse workforce.

We whole heartedly believe that success can only truly be established, when everyone feels valued, respected, and free to be whom they want to be.

We are committed to training, development, and collaboration, it is our collaboration and learning that will enable us to achieve the most.

As the prestigious and luxurious brand that we are, we are focused on wellness and wellbeing, our delicious food offering also reflects this. Our kitchen brigades are creative, imaginative and have a desire to provide outstanding, wholesome dishes to our guests.

Your main responsibility will be assisting the Head Chef in the management and running of the kitchen ensuring your team stay motivated and all food is prepared to the highest standards.

Other key responsibilities include;

• Supporting with menu development and design taking into account the nutritional requirement of Champneys healthy eating cuisine.
• Supporting the Head Chef in recruiting, managing, training and performance of all kitchen staff to Champneys high standards.
• Taking responsibility for the management and running of the Kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef including supervising of staff.
• Updating the People System in relation to daily hours worked by staff members and to complete rotas as instructed in the absence of the Head Chef
• Responsible for the preparation and presentation of our buffets and food on the menus.
• Maintain & improve standard of service and operating standards, ensuring maximum guest satisfaction
• To gain a working knowledge of the Champneys healthy eating philosophy and ensure staff are trained and philosophy is implemented in department
• To maintain a high level of cleanliness in the Kitchen ensuring compliance with legislative standards.
• To order food items for all outlets checking on prices, quality and quantity. To ensure that the nominated suppliers are used on all occasions.
• Control departmental food cost expenditure and to minimize food wastage

Benefits

Being the iconic wellbeing brand that we are you should expect benefits that match our simple vision; to make you feel happier and healthier inside and out.

Not only will you work in great company you will also have access to the following:

• Exceptional and comprehensive mental health support
• Health, Wellness and Wellbeing incentives
• Champneys experiences (such an overnight stay or an ultimate spa day experience)
• App technology for all our essential forms
• In house social media connecting our Champneys Family
• Motivating, rewarding and engaging colleague events
• Discounted stays for you, your friends and family at any of our Hotels or Resorts
• Heavily discounted rates at our getaway Haven
• Complimentary Spa Day on completion of your probationary period
• 50% discount on all Champneys products
• Great discounts on our partner products Elemis and Clarins
• Discounted membership to our exceptional health clubs
• Access to Learning & Development aimed at job satisfaction and career advancement
• Mental Health Awareness Days
• Merlin Entertainments Attraction
• Introduce a friend incentive
• Long Service celebrations
• Free parking
• Professional Uniform