Job Description

Senior Sous Chef - Temporary Live in Accommodation Available

Mill End Hotel is an award winning luxury boutique hotel located just outside Chagford, we have 21 bedrooms and a 40 seat 2 AA Rosette restaurant, we pride ourselves in providing outstanding quality to our clients, for an affordable price and in a relaxed environment.

Our passionate team are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our 2 AA Rosette kitchen. You'll enter an environment that champions positivity and hard work. Operating in a beautiful location just outside Chagford, and a stones throw away from Dartmoor.

We have a close-knit team of talented individuals, you'll receive ongoing support and encouragement to take on new responsibilities and further your career if that's what you wish, or give you an environment whereby you can enjoy where you are currently at.

We do straight shifts which will be 12/1pm until 10pm. We also ensure you have two days off together! Depending on the time of year it's a 4 or 5 day working week.

On top of the 35,000 per annum you also get a reliable service charge, which usually equates to over 2000 per year, AND a yearly bonus scheme that usually equates to over 300 per year!

Working closely with your teammates in our kitchen, you will:

Take pride in your contribution to the running of a busy, meticulously clean, and safe kitchen for breakfast Thrive as a vital member of the hands-on team, working shoulder-to-shoulder to create fabulous food. Be a supportive and dedicated team-player, acting as a role model and stepping in to help wherever you can.

Tasks and responsibilities

1. To run and supervise the kitchen to the required standards set by the Head Chef in his absence

2. To ensure all preparation of the designated section is complete and ready for each service

3. Ensure good stock and waste control is practised

4. Be responsible for the quality control of stock and prepared foods

5. Execute cooking to the expected high standard quickly and efficiently

6. Ensure the cleanliness and organisation of designated section

7. Support head (sous) chef in delivering required standard of food

9. Maintain a positive and proactive attitude at all times and seek to improve and advance your skill set and performance

10. Comply with all health and safety regulations, the Staff Code of Conduct and company policies

What we need from you

You have a passion for working with quality fresh, local food. Being part of a tight-knit, hardworking kitchen team who consistently deliver their absolute best is what gets you up in the morning. It's also what brings guests to our tables!

Your experience has seen you:

Develop a passion and enthusiasm for creating fantastic locally-sourced, seasonal food that 'wows' your guests. Showcase brilliant teamworking skills. Utilise excellent organisational skills. Gain a Food Hygiene Certificate, and ideally an NVQ Level 2
You will need to be able to get too and from the hotel easily. There is a potential for live in accommodation on a short term basis

What we offer in return:

25% off food and drink in our locations 25% off overnight stays in both our locations out of season 10% discount on overnight stays in season at both our locations Free food while working Free non-alcoholic drink while working Learning and development opportunities. Career progression. Family-friendly policies. Flexible working.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 37,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Employee discount Housing allowance
Ability to commute/relocate:

Newton Abbot TQ13 8JN: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road