Background
The Nare Hotel is Cornwall’s only 5* country house hotel by the sea. It is considered one of the most comfortable hotels in the West Country and is renowned for its unobtrusive, traditional service. It has been the highest rated hotel in Cornwall for over 30 years. It is set in some 8 acres, has 46 well-appointed rooms, a traditional ‘Dining Room’ and a more fine dining restaurant. In addition, the hotel offers a broad range of leisure facilities including tennis, croquet, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a small spa with three treatment rooms and a 38’ motor launch which takes guests on excursions. The Nare hotel is a member of Pride of Britain Hotels consortium and the only ‘Small Luxury Hotel of the World’ west of Bath.
The Role
Our tight knit brigade operates across two kitchens, with one kitchen dedicated to each restaurant.
Our traditional dining room has 1 AA rosette and serves breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner. The food here is silver served and a firm favourite with our residents.
The Quarterdeck, our Rosette Restaurant has recently been rebranded as a Seafood restaurant. Lunch is proving popular with new and longstanding guests, and our cuisine best described as Bistro/Brasserie. Dinner is a finer affair with a seasonal limited a la carte menu where the chefs may show their talent and flair using modern methods of cuisine and presentation. A very season orientated restaurant where you earn your stripes in the summer and winter is a time for development and planning.
Junior Sous Chefs at The Nare Hotel will need to demonstrate their qualities. You will ensure that our junior team are working in line with current regulations and legislation. Manage the section you are working on and ensure that all our produce is safe and handled according to our food safety policy. Ensure that the daily diary is completed and that you are having significant input in this area. Understand all elements of our food safety policy and ensure that everyone is working within our agreements. Ours being The Nare food safety policy. Ensure that our environment is safe to work in and report all equipment breakdown and defects. Identify equipment that needs servicing. Chef de parties should have a competent understanding of cooking fresh produce and accurately prepare and deliver food as it is meant to be served in a timely manner. Assist Chef with the ordering of specific provisions for your area. You will also have some input on our menus.
Candidate Criteria
This is a very high-quality operation and accordingly, candidates must have a significant aspiration to working in quality hotels. Whilst at one level this is a traditional business, it is also progressive. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a much more contemporary outlook on life and an ability to adapt to a fast-moving, busy operation.
The Nare hotel is in Veryan, Truro, TR2 5PF Please consider this location prior to application, as a car will be required for the daily commute. There is the potential for live-in accommodation with this role, subject to a charge.
Benefits
The basic salary for this role is £35,000 depending on experience. In addition all staff at The Nare gain non contractual gratuities, with these included the successful candidate will significantly increase their offer package.
We pride ourselves on our team loyalty and longevity. Our current benefits package is progressive and detailed below:
- Staff meals whilst on duty
- Uniform
- 50% discount for you and your family/friends in our restaurants
- 50% discount in our Carne Bay Spa
- Discounted wines
- Enhanced Pension contributions
- Overnight stays in Luxury accommodation throughout the UK at highly discounted rates.
- Discounted rates of 50% in some of the worlds most exclusive hotels and venues
- Personal development plans
- Hospitality action support, available when you need it
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Truro TR2 5PF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
