Sous Chef - Slieve Donard Hotel in Newry

Nestling at the foot of the Mountains of Mourne, the magnificent Slieve Donard Resort and Spa stands in six acres of immaculate private grounds. A golden strand of beach borders one side while the mighty Royal County Down golf course frames the other. This lovingly maintained Victorian hotel is home to one of Europe’s finest resort Spas and is perfect for a short break, residential conference, or grand event.

At the core of everything we do are our REACH People Values:

• Respect – We treat every guest and colleague with kindness and dignity.
• Excellence – We go the extra mile in pursuit of outstanding service.
• Accountability – We take ownership of our actions and follow through on our promises.
• Cooperation – We work together as one team to deliver the best experience.
• Honesty – We act with integrity and transparency at all times.

How We Do It: We believe in teamwork, positivity, and a passion for great service. We empower our people to bring their whole selves to work and treat every interaction with care and respect.

Position Statement: As Sous Chef you will be responsible for:

• Assisting the Head Chef in managing and motivating team members through effective communication, training, and development, in accordance with company policies and relevant employment legislation, ensuring HR procedures are followed.
• Assisting with budgets, putting in place appropriate mechanisms to effectively manage costs and all factors relating to profitable performance of the kitchen function, ensuring appropriate plans are created, agreed, communicated, implemented, and reviewed.
• Assisting the Head Chef to ensure company policies relating to stock management and stock ordering are implemented and monitored, taking appropriate action to proactively resolve issues.
• Ensuring all kitchen team members receive appropriate training, coaching and development to provide effective and efficient service.
• Maintaining effective communication and relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring the kitchen areas, fixtures and equipment are properly maintained and presented to exceptional standards.
• Ensuring the security of the kitchen and storage areas are maintained at all times.
• Ensuring a safe environment is maintained in compliance with health, safety, fire, hygiene, and security legislation.
• Seeking to continuously develop knowledge relating to the industry sector and competitor activity, to provide input into future plans and activities, and so maintain and enhance market position.
• Assisting with the recruitment, selection, and utilisation of kitchen team members to achieve the optimum use of resource in line with business peaks and troughs.
• Contributing to the development of the hotel business plan, projects, and initiatives to continually develop the hotel business and market position.

What we are looking for:

• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience as a Senior/Sous Chef.
• The ability to demonstrate strong people management and leadership capabilities.
• A dynamic, innovative, passionate, and resilient, modern day commercially focused leader.
• Standards driven self-starter and completer, who inspires the team to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
• Excellent working knowledge of Food Hygiene, Environmental Health and Safety and HACCP legislation.
• High standards of attention to quality and speed.
• Ability to work under pressure within a team.
• IT literate with previous experience of managing rotas.
• Excellent communication skills.

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous experience as a Senior Chef within a hotel environment.

The Perks:

• Enrolment in pension from Day 1 for all eligible team members.
• Meal on each shift in a dedicated team member area.
• Access to everyday discounts from high street retailers.
• Car Parking.
• Discounted hotel room rates for you and your family across the portfolio (T&Cs apply).
• Refer a Friend Scheme – just by putting a good word in for a friend you could earn some extra cash.
• Incentive schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Team Celebration Awards.
• Access to participating in healthcare plans and insurance plans – just in case.

Right to Work: In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documentation will be required at interview stage.

About us: Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts is a collection of bespoke hotels in the world’s most distinguished golfing destinations. Nestled along some of the most coveted courses across the globe, each of our properties offer unforgettable travel experiences inspired in the history and legacy of the once-in-a-lifetime destinations they call home. Here, we invite locals, neighbours, and international travellers alike to embrace the beauty of where land meets sea as they embark upon a journey rooted in service, storytelling, and adventure.