Job Description

The Swan at Lavenham Hotel and Spa

are looking for a

Junior Sous Chef

to work in their prestigious hotel kitchen in Lavenham where the focus is on the best, fresh, Suffolk produce and British flavours. You will be cooking from inspiring menus for two different hotel restaurant experiences; the fabulous Gallery Restaurant which offers a more formal, fine dining experience, and The Brasserie which has a relaxed and contemporary feel whilst looking out to the courtyard garden.

Key tasks:

Assist the Head Chef and Sous Chef to plan and deliver creative balanced menus that offer interest, quality and consistency. To assist in the provision of high-quality menu dishes. This includes the upkeep of a complete set of recipes and SOP's which should be in use at all times. To report all maintenance needed to the Management as set down by the Health & Safety regulations. Making sure all staff adhere to our Food Policy and help with all recording of CCP and follow HACCAP in place. Supervise the work of the other chefs and kitchen porters. Support staff recruitment, appraisal and performance management. Carry out all required checks and controls e.g.: temperature checks, food storage and stock rotation (date stamped), stock control, cleaning. Implement and maintain the company food policy. Ordering on cost and quality, consistent on a daily basis to ensure financial performance and control. Take part in stocktaking. In the absence of the Head Chef ensure that stock-takes are carried out on time. Carry out all mise en place for the following shift/day before going off duty. Cover breakfast duties Assist with the preparation of staff meals Give support and guidance to Commis Chefs

The Ideal Candidate will have:

Full understanding and proven experience of H+S and EHO requirements for this role Exceptionally high standards and can lead and inspire their team by example Responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef for 2 shifts a week Experience of liaising with suppliers, ordering, complaint handling and problem solving to drive the business forward Strong organisational and administrative kitchen management skills

Benefits of Working for The Hotel Folk:

A share of the tips Free Golf at Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel 28 days annual leave 50% off food in all our hotel restaurants B&B in any of our hotels from only 50 per room, per night Discounted products at our Weavers' House Spa Hospitality Action - Employee Assistance Programme Company pension scheme Tailored company induction and continued training and development opportunities

About The Hotel Folk:

Founded in 1996, The Hotel Folk have grown to comprise six unique and individual family run hotels, a Country Club, and luxurious Spa. Whilst all our properties are charmingly individual with their own unique personality, the thing they all have in common is the people; a community of Folk obsessed with looking after our guests and delivering a blow-your-socks-off hospitality experience.

You must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this role as we cannot offer sponsorship.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 31,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Sudbury, CO10 9QA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Junior Sous/Sous Chef: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Right to work in the UK (required)
Work Location: In person