Junior Sous Chef (Banqueting) - Relocation Opportunity - Harrogate, North Yorkshire in Leeds

Nestled in the North Yorkshire countryside, Grantley Hall is a five-star, 17th-century property offering a blend of stately grandeur and contemporary luxury. A leader in luxury hospitality, it was the first UK hotel to achieve Hospitality Assured World Class Status and also received a Two MICHELIN Key Distinction in 2024. As a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and PoB Hotels, it features 47 opulent rooms and suites, five restaurants, three bars, an award-winning spa and a cutting-edge gym, making Grantley Hall a truly distinctive luxury experience. The hotel is also a member of Forbes Travel Guide which recognises a commitment to service excellence across the globe.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist managing the brigade ensuring the smooth, safe, and efficient running of the kitchen operation.
• Demonstrating a committed approach to the development of creative menus and service in the kitchen.
• Ensuring the quality of food is of the exceptional standard expected.
• Continually striving towards achievement and improvement.
• Ensuring the Head Chef is kept aware of any relevant feedback from either the hotel guests or team.
• Assisting on sections or help with other duties when required.
• Training and delegation of tasks to the junior members of the team.
• Ordering on a daily basis, whilst keeping in mind stock usage, menu planning and business levels.
• Ensuring the cleanliness, stock control, organization and standards of the kitchen are monitored and controlled at all times.

Key Skills, Qualities & Experience

• A true passion for food.
• The enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
• Good kitchen & knife skills.
• A thorough understanding of health & safety and food safety guidelines within the kitchen.
• A willingness to work to the high standards that are demanded from a luxury establishment.
• Innovation, creativity and attention to detail.
• Experience of supervising and guiding others.

Benefits

• A monthly service charge - typically 3,400 annually.
• 31 days holiday increasing to 33 days with length of service.
• Access to earnings before payday (Stream).
• Holiday Buy/Sell Scheme.
• Free parking.
• Complimentary meals when on duty.
• Discounted modern and spacious live-in accommodation.
• Celebrating success! Company parties, winter award ceremonies and team events and incentives through the year.
• Team appreciation and wellbeing activities - Team member of the month awards, BBQs, ice cream van, team massages, competitions & prizes, seasonal gifts, flu jabs.
• Grantley Hall discounts - 50% off food and 20% off beverage, 100 B&B for employees (150 B&B for friends and family), 20% off spa and gift shop products.
• Access to hundreds of exclusive employee benefits, rewards and discounts targeted specifically at the hospitality sector.
• Discounted hotel stays with Pride of Britain hotels.
• Complimentary bespoke uniform and annual shoe allowance.
• Free sight tests for those eligible.
• Onsite Team Gym with professional induction.
• Refer a Friend Scheme where you can earn up to 1000.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Support line and online portal supporting 'mind, money, move, munch'.
• Grantley Academy to support your development.
• Annual paid volunteering days.