Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity to join our ambitious

Kitchen Team

as our

Senior Sous Chef

. Be part of a talented and driven Kitchen Team preparing and cooking fresh food for our fabulous Blossoms Restaurant, Lake View Events suite and private dining rooms.

With a team eager to gain a reputation both locally and nationally, working alongside the Executive Head Chef you will be responsible for overseeing the food and kitchen operations and will lead and inspire the kitchen and service teams with a culture that delivers an amazing guest experience.

Menu development will be an important part of this role with a thorough understanding and passion for food and flavours. A keen eye for local and current food trends will be integral to this role.

Flavour of the responsibilities:

In the absence of the Executive Head Chef you will lead and inspire the kitchen and service teams to deliver amazing guest experiences Create original and great tasting seasonal fresh food menus Motivate the kitchen team to deliver a consistently high standard of food preparation and cooking Hold regular inspirational product and skill focussed training sessions for the kitchen and service teams Ensure the kitchens are compliant with Health & Safety regulations and to manage and uphold regular cleaning and kitchen maintenance schedules Work closely and maintaining excellent working relationship with the Food & Beverage Team, and all other operational departments to ensure an effective food operation throughout service and for all events Ensure that systems for stock management are adhered to and that stock levels are maintained in all kitchens with stock rotation taking place Implement and maintain food wastage control within all kitchens Have a sound working understanding of all costs and charges relating to food operations and ensuring food cost of sales and GP margins are maintained at budgeted levels Control the operational excellence of a busy and demanding kitchen, ensuring the Standard Operating Procedures for the kitchens are fully understood and followed at all times. Help with all ordering, stock controls and standards of procedures Be responsible for ensuring all kitchen equipment and machinery is in working order and all repairs are reported and monitored

Our successful Senior Sous Chef will have:

A proven, successful background from within a similar hospitality environment Experience of delivering fresh food for large functions and events The ability to maintain a professional and calm demeanour in a pressurised environment A true passion for food Ability to lead a team A collaborative working style Initiative and creativity

What we offer:

Hospitality is all about looking after people and we are committed to our people. We work hard to ensure you can enjoy your job and feel well rewarded and supported:

28 days holiday per annum, (increasing with length of service to a maximum of 33) Reward & Recognition schemes Complimentary car parking Colleague food while on duty 24-hour access to Employee Assistant Programme
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 42,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Tips
Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Oakham LE15 8AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

chef: 4 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person