Sous Chef

Stoke by Nayland Resort is looking for an enthusiastic Sous Chef to join their team.

Stoke by Nayland Hotel has a beautiful setting within the Dedham Vale area, on the Essex and Suffolk Border. Within the hotel are 3 individually-themed dining experiences, serving hotel and local diners.

Responsible for Delivering

Sales
Meet sales budget

Profit
Meet GP and wage budget

Customer Satisfaction
Serve top quality food

Team
Maintain a happy, steady team

Legislation
To comply with company policies and the law

Key Tasks

Sales

• Train the staff in dishes so they are equipped to upsell
• Promote the company in a positive manner around the hotel

Profit

• Minimise waste
• Ensure wage budget is kept in control
• Train junior staff to prep to meet the needs of the business

Customer Satisfaction

• Reflect on customer feedback to ensure we are delivering the right product for our clientele
• Attend customer feedback meeting

Team

• Train and maintain staff wellness
• Communicate regularly with your team, and report to the executive head chef
• Keep staff training in check
• Train staff in set SOP’s
• Keep a balanced atmosphere in the kitchen

Legislation

• Ensure allergen data sheets are up to date
• Make sure staff are trained in COSHH, HACCP and allergens

Notes

Free overnight stay on completion of probation. This will need to be taken within a certain timeframe, and subject to current bookings and availability.

For staff bookings up to 7 days in advance, hotel room rates for a member of staff (can include a guest in the room at no additional cost) are £55 B & B Monday – Thursday, £75 B & B Friday – Sunday

For staff bookings up to 3 months in advance, hotel room rates for a member of staff (can include a guest in the room at no additional cost) are £75 B&B Mon-Thu, £95 B&B Fri-Sun (only a maximum of 2 rooms per night can be booked at this rate on the same night in the hotel, and is on a first come first served basis).

Discounted event tickets – Staff price worked out per event.

Job Type: Permanent