In a Nutshell We are actively seeking a Sous Chef at The Latymer Restaurant.
Latymer - Pennyhill Parks fine dining restaurant offering bold flavours in dishes using locally sourced ingredients inspired by the seasons.Awarded a Michelin star for 2021 and 4 AA Rosettes, you can experience exquisite tasting menus for dinner.
Head Chef Steve Smith is widely regarded as one of the most inventive and gifted chefs of his generation.
Renowned for his modern British cooking, founded on using the finest seasonal ingredients available.
Steve has held a Michelin star for the last twenty years, also earning Five AA Rosettes, 8/10in the Waitrose Good Food Guide and winning a Catey Award for Chef of the Year in 2014.
If you are answering yes, to any of the above, then we want to hear from you!
Package Description And now for the good stuff 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 are well rewarded.
As well as excellent training, development and progression opportunities, other benefits include: Competitive salary and benefits 29 days holiday (increasing with length of service) 50% Discount on food and beverage across all Exclusive properties Really big discounts of room nights across all Exclusive properties PERKZ discount scheme & Online guides such as Exercise, Wellbeing, and Finance.
Meals on duty provided for free Recognition and rewards scheme Access to our learning platform including great training and development programs.
Free gym access + where available dedicated classes.
B Corp accredited and committed to improving our People, Product and Planet.
Free downloads to newspapers, magazines and books Cycle to work scheme Main Responsibilities Lots to do, but lots of fun The Sous Chef will be responsible for To ensure smooth running of kitchen operation at all times Understanding of and implementation of sound stock control Good communication skills within the kitchen and with other departments.
To be guest focused at all times and show willingness to be flexible to fit in with business/and event requirements.
Assist the Exec/Head Chef in menu writing, planning and be proactive in assessing current industry trends and initiatives for your section Make sure the standard of food and service are executed to the highest standard at all times To run the kitchen in the absence of the Exec/Head chef Ordering of stock as necessary in conjunction with the head chef To Ensure all financial aspects of the kitchen management are adhered to in particular carry out all costings within the budget levels Management of food flash, processing of invoices and upkeep of revenue figures in the absence of the Executive chef Controlling food wastage and shrinkage Maintain the highest levels of food hygiene and health and safety at all times.
To set s professional standard of conduct of the highest standards of customer care and to ensure that all staff give guest satisfaction Assist in recruitment of the right staff, working with Executive Head chef and HR department Ensure every new starter in the kitchen follows a comprehensive induction plan in their first 3months Support and monitor training and development of all staff in kitchen Report any problems to the Exec/head chef Carry out any reasonable request by the Exec /Head chef or general manager The Ideal Candidate Are you right for us?
Our successful Sous Chef will have; A proven, successful background from within a similar luxury hospitality environment - Michelin star or multi rosette experience is essential A true passion for food Ability to lead a team Financial Acumen Ability to improve standards and implemented new ideas Initiative and creativity Effective communication skills About The Company Are we right for you?
We expect a lot but well give a lot to get the right people.
There are 4 main things we look for 1.
We want people with bags of character.
We dont want you to hide your personality when youre at work, we want you to feel comfortable, to be who you are.
2.
We want people people.
Youve got to like being around others, smiling and chatting because you like people, not because someone told you to smile and chat.
3.
We need extra milers.
So if you think the job description is all you have to do, then were not for you.
4.
You have to put your heart into it.
When you tell a guestyoure happy to help, you have to mean it.
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