Sous Chef in Worcester

Worcestershire County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county cricket clubs which make up the England and Wales Cricket Board. We play to the highest level of professional cricket with a history stretching back over 155 years. Our vision is to become Worcestershire's premier destination for live sports, entertainment & hospitality, whilst providing great experiences for everyone who comes to New Road. We are passionate about our people and strive to make our working environment a welcoming and inclusive one, fuelling ambition with opportunities and support to help our people achieve their personal and professional goals. Our values of Trust, Inclusiveness, Kindness, Resilience and Togetherness resonate across everything we do at the Club and define our culture and behaviours.

We are seeking a talented and passionate Sous Chef to join our dedicated team. As Sous Chef, you will play a crucial role in our culinary department, ensuring the highest quality of food is delivered to our customers. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and a supportive work environment, Worcestershire County Cricket Club offers an opportunity to be part of a vibrant community. You will work closely with the Head Chef to oversee the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, manage the kitchen staff, and ensure the smooth running of all culinary activities. Your creative flair and attention to detail will be crucial as you assist in developing new menus, ensuring they are both innovative and aligned with customer preferences. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene, as well as helping to control costs and manage inventory.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Head Chef to plan menus, taking into consideration customer preferences and dietary restrictions.
• Oversee food preparation and cooking activities, ensuring adherence to recipes and quality standards.
• Assist in the recruitment, training, and supervision of kitchen staff.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels, ordering supplies as necessary to minimise waste and control costs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations, conducting regular inspections and training sessions.
• Assist in the development and introduction of new dishes, ensuring they are innovative and meet customer demands.
• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate catering services for events and functions.

We expect our people to demonstrate and promote our values at all times to ensure Worcestershire County Cricket Club's brand is always held in the highest regard both internally and in public. It is expected that you will:

• Be proactive in promoting inclusiveness across the club and reporting any discrimination that you witness.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk that visit the Club.
• Promote a positive environment that is welcoming, friendly and supportive.
• Foster a culture of togetherness and commit to contributing to a strong team ethic.
• Be passionate about delivering excellent customer service to everyone that comes through our doors.

The nature of our work and the size of our team here at Worcestershire County Cricket Club requires everyone to be flexible, motivated and an excellent team player. This Job Description is not an exhaustive list of tasks but represents the key duties and responsibilities required by the role. You may be required to take on such reasonable additional or other responsibilities and tasks as we need from time to time.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or relevant role.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques and practices.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work efficiently under pressure.
• Solid understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Creativity and ability to develop new menu concepts.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

You will need to have the Right to Work in the UK or be able to obtain this by the start date. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Hours, benefits and salary:

This is a full-time role working 40 hours a week over 5 days. Due to the nature of the role, you may be expected to work evenings and weekends, particularly during our busiest periods at Christmas and during the Cricket Season. You may also be required to work overtime when needed and will receive time off in lieu. The salary for this role is £36,000 per annum.

Our benefits:

• Contributory pension scheme.
• Death in Service Cover at four times your annual salary.
• Paid time off over Christmas and New Year.
• Free gym membership.
• Paid day off for your Birthday or celebration day of your choice.
• Access to Pluxee employee benefits and discount platform.
• Employee Assistance Programmes and Wellbeing support.
• Free city centre parking.

Worcestershire County Cricket Club recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. The Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.