Sous Chef
35k to 45k basic plus excellent benefits
Based Windermere
Storrs Hall is a spectacular luxury Grade II listed Georgian Mansion Hotel, with a beautiful location and stunning grounds, on the shores of Lake Windermere. We were included in Tatler’s 101 Best Hotels in the World. The intention is that we become one of the premier destination hotels in the country. Offering both an award-winning fine dining 2 Rosette restaurant and a contemporary Bistro, that deliver a range of culinary delights and an impressive wine selection. We are now looking for a talented Sous Chef to join our team under our fabulous Head Chef in a professional, vibrant kitchen. This role will offer an ambitious capable Sous Chef lots of opportunities for growth, responsibility and creativity. We are independently owned so flair and creativity are welcomed. We can also assist with relocation and accommodation if necessary.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 28 days holiday including bank holidays
- Share of staff gratuities each month
- En suite staff accommodation available if required
- Uniform provided
- Homemade meals on duty
- Staff discounts, as well as friends and family discounts
- Employee assistance programme - with 24 hour helpline with experts in law, personal finance, family matters and mental health
- Training and development
- Annual anniversary bonus
- Pension scheme
- Staff parties and social events throughout the year
- Birthday gift
- Car parking on site
- Employee referral bonus
Main Responsibilities
- Cooking from scratch using fresh locally sourced ingredients.
- Working closely with the other chefs and Head Chef on recipes
- Working as the Head Chefs right hand person, managing the kitchen in his absence and upholding standards from food hygiene to food consistency
- Contributing to menu ideas and creativity
- Producing high quality visually appealing food that is impeccably presented
- Collaborate closely with department heads to strategise and synchronize day-to-day operations
- Maintaining high kitchen standards and ensuring working areas are clean and tidy, and compliant with food hygiene standards.
- Training and development of junior chefs
Skills and Experience
- · Good level of Sous Chef experience within a high-quality environment
- Strong management experience and good communication skills
- · Experience of fine dining
- · A flair for creativity and passion for producing exceptional food
- · Able to produce food that has an excellent standard of presentation
- · Ambitious and keen to progress
- · Fully knowledgeable of all food hygiene legislation
“ We welcome applications from all nationalities but all candidates MUST have the right to work in the UK – we do not offer Visa Sponsorship”
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Windermere LA23 3LG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
