Weekly contracted hours: 45 hours
Rate of Pay: £16 an hour + tronc contributions for every hour worked, paid weekly through our external tronc system!
Bristol Lido is looking for a passionate and experienced Sous Chef to join our kitchen team.This is a hands-on role in a busy, fast-paced environment, offering an exciting opportunity to work with wood-fired ovens, charcoal grills, and seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients.
You will support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in running the kitchen smoothly, leading a team, and ensuring our food maintains the high standards that our guests expect. This role is ideal for someone with at least 3 years’ experience as a chef who thrives in a collaborative, creative kitchen environment.
Who are we?
The Lido is an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by an award-winning restaurant, tapas bar and spa. The idea is for guests to sit back, enjoy being served by friendly staff whilst watching the swimmers below and your food being prepared in the Wood (now Gas fuel to support the survival of the environment) fired oven. Our Spa provides a holistic approach to tailored massages, using bespoke Lido oils, guests can relax while hearing the lapping of the water on the pool's edge.
Our unique setting sets us apart from many venues, and for that reason we are dedicated to recruiting a team that thrive on our values and ethos so that every guest leaves with that same feeling of calm and wellbeing.
What do we offer?
Successful candidates can look forward to:
· Unlimited counselling, mindfulness and lifestyle sessions with our wellbeing platform OpenUp
· Three-Course Meal for your Birthday for two at any of our three sites.
· 50% off treatments at our two Lido’s
· E- Learning through Allara.
· 50% off food whilst on shift.
· 20% off Food and Drink at any of our four sites for groups of up to 6 people.
· Full use of the Pool and Spa facilities at management due to capacity levels.
· Annual Staff Party & Spring Social Event for all sites.
· Recruitment Bonus if you recommend someone to work with us and they pass their 3-month probation.
· Management and Employee Development Plans and Courses with NatWest Mentor.
· WSET Level 1, 2 and 3 Company Sponsorship opportunities – open to all depts.
· Coffee Training and Barista Qualification with our Bristol Coffee Suppliers, Easy Jose – open to all depts.
· Department specific Training Co-Ordinators.
· Regular visits to our food, drink, and spa suppliers.
· 28 days statutory leave, pension scheme, delicious staff food & more!
Overview
The Sous Chef plays a pivotal role in the successful day-to-day operation of the kitchen, deputising in the absence of the Head Chef and ensuring seamless kitchen management. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the Head Chef in overseeing kitchen staff, maintaining high culinary standards, managing supplier relationships, and optimising food costs. You will also collaborate closely with the Head Chef on menu development, ensuring the dishes align with seasonal availability and meet profitability goals, while maintaining the quality and reputation of the restaurant.
What now?
If you think this opportunity is for you, please send us a copy of your CV and a Covering Letter telling us a bit about yourself, your plans going forward in your career and why the The Lido could be the right fit for you. Please attach any written references. We look forward to receiving your application.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Experience:
Work Location: In person
