The Swan at Lavenham Hotel and Spa is recruiting 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.
Benefits of Working for The Hotel Folk:
- A share of the tips
- Free Golf at Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel
- 28 days annual leave pro rata
- 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
- Simply Health – Health benefit scheme
- Company pension scheme
- Tailored company induction and continued training and development opportunities
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
You must have a valid Right to Work in the UK as we do not provide sponsorship.
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.
Pay: Up to £32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lavenham CO10: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Junior Sous/Sous Chef: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Visa/right to work in the UK (required)
Work Location: In person
