Sous Chef

Overall aim of the job:

We are excited to announce the opening of West Court Retreat, a luxurious new hotel offering exceptional service and exquisite dining experiences for our guests. We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and passionate Sous Chef to join our culinary team and contribute to the success of this prestigious new establishment.

If you have a passion for cooking, exceptional leadership skills, and a desire to be part of an exciting new hospitality venture, please apply now!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth and efficient service.
• Inspire kitchen staff to deliver high-quality dishes with consistency.
• Oversee food preparation, cooking, and presentation to meet established standards.
• Assist with menu planning, inventory control, and ordering of ingredients.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and cleanliness standards.
• Train, mentor, and motivate junior kitchen staff to ensure their development.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar culinary leadership role, ideally in high-end hotel or restaurant settings.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety, and hygiene standards.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
• Passion for food and creativity in menu design and presentation.
• Professional culinary qualifications or equivalent experience preferred.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

What well offer you:

• Full Membership to Nirvana Spa and Gym 108
• Life Assurance (4 x Annual Salary)
• Medical Cash plan *
• Thrive Mental Health App
• Complimentary guest passes
• Discounts on selected products
• Company sick pay *
• Recognition & reward company days out
• Paid breaks
• Employee Referral Scheme

(* upon successful completion of probationary period)

Equal Opportunities

Nirvana Spa and Leisure Ltd recognises that discrimination in the workplace in any form is unacceptable and in most cases unlawful. We have therefore adopted an Equal Opportunities Policy to ensure that all job applicants and employees are treated fairly and without favour or prejudice. We are committed to applying this policy throughout all areas of employment, recruitment and selection, training, development and promotion. In all situations, people will be judged solely on merit or ability.

We will ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic, or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, political opinion/affiliation, age, religion or belief. Our application form will be as simple and straight forward as possible and we will not ask for unnecessary information. Interview questions will be related to the requirements of the job and we will not seek irrelevant qualifications. Applicants will be short listed/selected solely on the basis of capability.

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