Sous Chef - Country House Hotel - Berkshire - £45,000 Package
We are currently recruiting for a talented Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at a beautiful 4-star country house hotel in Berkshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef looking for their next challenge, working alongside an established Head Chef in a busy and varied hotel kitchen.
With a mix of restaurant dining, weddings and private events, this role offers plenty of variety and the opportunity to take on real responsibility within the kitchen. The successful Sous Chef will play a key role in leading the evening operation, delivering excellent food standards and supporting the development of the kitchen team.
The Perks
The Sous Chef can look forward to the following:
£40,000 basic salary
Additional earnings of approximately £5,000 per annum
Total package of approximately £45,000
45-hour working week
Straight shifts only - no split shifts
Permanent, full-time position
Opportunity to develop within a senior kitchen leadership role
Varied operation across restaurant dining, weddings and events
Work alongside an experienced Head Chef
Beautiful countryside working environment
Free on-site parking
The Place
A beautiful 4-star country house hotel nestled within extensive grounds in the Berkshire countryside, conveniently located between Wokingham and Bracknell.
With over 90 bedrooms, a restaurant, bar and a thriving weddings and events business, the hotel offers a varied food operation, from à la carte dining through to private celebrations and large-scale functions.
The Person
The successful Sous Chef will have the following:
Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef within a quality hotel, restaurant or banqueting environment
Confidence running a busy kitchen service and managing the pass
Experience with weddings, events or banqueting would be advantageous
A genuine passion for delivering consistently excellent food
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied kitchen operation
A positive, hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate and develop a team
Good understanding of food safety, allergens and kitchen management
Strong communication skills and a calm, professional approach
The confidence to take ownership of the evening operation and support the Head Chef
Ideally a driver due to the countryside location
If you are an experienced Sous Chef looking for a fresh challenge, a £45,000 package and the opportunity to develop your career within a beautiful country house hotel, apply today!
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