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SalaryAshdown Park Hotel & Country Club have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chef to oversee the Banqueting kitchen, catering for a range of occasions including weddings, conferences, and private dining events.This is a fantastic opportunity for you to progress your career and showcase your leadership skills, creativity and passion for food supported by an experienced Executive Chef.
Our aim is to create distinctly memorable experiences and so we strive to make every meal an occasion for our guests. As Banqueting Sous Chef you will work as part of the kitchen team and will assist the Executive Chef in the smooth running of the kitchen.
Our 2 AA Rosette Anderida Restaurant offers the finest British cuisine and has been praised for its use of seasonal local produce. As Banqueting Sous Chef you will ensure that fresh quality dishes are prepared and produced to the highest standard and will assist with stock control, food safety and the organisation of daily tasks.
Banqueting Sous Chef Attributes/Experience:
- Enthusiasm, dedication and a genuine passion for food
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead and develop a team
- Have a positive ‘can do’ attitude with the ability to multitask and maintain quality levels at all time
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
- Previous experience in a similar role
- NVQ level 2 or 3 in Professional Cookery or equivalent is desirable
Key Responsibilities
- To oversee the service of food, maintaining the highest level of food production as demanded by the Hotel.
- To deputise in the absence of the Executive Head Chef.
- To act as a sales person, promoting the image of a 5 Star Hotel at all times.
- To ensure that all Staff rostered for duty arrive and to maintain accurate absentee records.
- To oversee training of new Staff as well as on-going training for existing Staff.
- To establish and maintain a high standard of discipline and appearance in Kitchen Staff.
If you feel that you can rise to this challenge, then please submit your application as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close the role early if sufficient applications are received.
Due to our rural location you will need your own transport At Elite Hotels we have a single minded and unwavering goal to make every visit to our hotels a positive experience that customers feel compelled to talk about.About Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club:
Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club is a stunning grade two listed country house set in 186 acres of beautiful grounds on the edge of the Ashdown Forest. With an award winning 4 red star Hotel, fine dining two rosette Anderida Restaurant, 3 lounges, 17 conference & banqueting rooms, Cocktail Bar, Brasserie, fully equipped Country Club and Spa, we offer our guests a complete experience.
Why work at Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club:
As an accredited Investor in People, we are dedicated to the development of our staff. Many of the team started out in junior roles, but have been offered training and promotional opportunities as their skills have grown. We are very fortunate to have a large percentage of long-term team members able to offer their experience and expertise to the next generation of hospitality professionals – this could be you!
Benefits
To support and reward our staff we offer:
- A commitment to pay above the living wage
- Generous share of the monthly Service Charge (*which is dependant upon overall sales performance)
- Career development with accredited training providers
- Enhanced holiday programme & reward scheme for long service
- Employee Assistance Programme - Hospitality Action
- Meals provided by our talented kitchen team
- We have plenty of free parking
- Generous 'Refer a Friend' bounty incentive
- We also have amazing recognition awards for exceptional customer service
- Reduced price stays in all of our hotels where you are treated like a guest no matter who you are! (after successful completion of probation period)
- Discounts available for spa treatments and for food and beverage (after successful completion of probation period)
- Uniform provided
- Smart Penion Scheme which is linked to Smart Rewards which gives employees free, unlimited access to over 1200 discounts
- Access to Wagestream which helps you keep track of your earnings in real-time; gives you access to the wages you have earned; helps you to save wages; gives you access to a financial health score checker.
- For full details of the benefits on offer please check our website: https://www.careersatelitehotels.co.uk/why-work-elite
