Sous Chef at Four Star Hotel with accommodation if needed

Job description
We are seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our Kitchen Brigade at West Lodge Park Hotel, Hadley Wood, Hertfordshire, a prestigious country house hotel, rated as one of the best 4* Hotels in Hertfordshire.

The successful candidate will assist the Senior Sous and Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food production, and maintaining a smooth culinary process.

The role
• Full Time Permanent position - working up to 47.5* hours over 5 days per week, as per rota, to include weekdays, evenings, weekends, as per business needs.
• *Working shifts equates up to +.5 hrs per day (includes 30 mins. unpaid break), made up of various shifts (early, late and middle shifts)
• Competitive salary and good level of Gratuities
• Highly subsidised Accommodation available, if required
• Start date as soon as possible

Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Kitchen Brigade Senior Management to plan and create menus that meet quality standards
- Oversee food preparation, cooking, and presentation
- Lead and motivate kitchen staff to achieve culinary excellence
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and hygiene standards and maintain high standards of food hygiene
- Assist in managing inventory and controlling food costs, including dealing with dealing with stick ordering, deliveries and stock rotation
- Supervise kitchen operations during the Senior Sous and Executive Chef's absence

- Train new kitchen staff on Kitchen culinary and other techniques and procedures

Qualifications / Experience:
- Proven experience in a similar role within the hospitality industry , preferably in a quality restaurant/culinary or 4*environment . (We would also consider experienced CDP with appropriate skills.)

- Proficient in food preparation, production, and cooking techniques
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and support the kitchen team
- Knowledge of restaurant operations and kitchen management

- Ability to multi-task and work effectively under pressure

- Organised, precise, with a keen eye for detail
- Excellent team management and supervisory abilities, with good communication skills and able to work well as part of a Team.
- Understanding of food safety practices and regulations, withrelevant culinary qualifications

Join our dynamic team as a Sous Chef and contribute to delivering exceptional culinary experiences in our Quality Hotel Restaurant, Bar and Terrace environment.

About us

Beales Hotels, a +th Generation family owned business, are committed to developing their team and promoting from within where possible.

We offer a range of benefits, perks and discounts, including:
• Free meals whilst on duty
• Free parking
• Uniform provided for certain roles
• Live-in accommodation at discounted rate available, if required (includes meals and utilities)
• Generous hotel discounts after six months’ service
• Discounted gym membership at nearby leisure centre
• Staff recognition scheme, long service awards etc.
• 20 days holiday, rising to 26 days after 5 years’ service (plus Bank Holidays)

You must be eligible to live and work in the UK unrestricted.

Please note that only those candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.

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Benefits & Perks:
• Staff Accommodation (highly subsidised)
• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:
• Tips

Benefits:
• Bereavement leave
• Canteen
• Company events
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:
• Kitchen Supervisory: 1 year (required)
• Cooking: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:
• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person