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Sous Chef | West Sussex | Full Time - 50 hours per week | Roster is 5 days work in 7 day week| All straight shifts, no splits shifts | £36,000 plus bonus

Nestled in the stunning West Sussex countryside, an area renowned for its outstanding natural beauty, our client boasts a rich history of entertaining guests. Originally built as a private home, it began welcoming the international polo crowd attending Cowdray Park as a bed and breakfast in the late 1940s. Now, four generations later and still under the same family ownership, Park House Hotel has gracefully evolved into a charming retreat for friends and families looking to celebrate and unwind.

In this role, you will be responsible for upholding the highest standards of service and food presentation at all times. You'll maintain the quality, standards, and cleanliness of each kitchen section, managing the kitchen brigade with professionalism and calm. You'll ensure stock levels are maintained in line with PH standards using approved suppliers and oversee the cleanliness, presentation, and maintenance of kitchen areas. Daily supervision of the kitchen brigade is key, as well as supporting the Head Chef and colleagues across the hotel whenever needed.

Are you the right person for the job?

• Focused, organised, efficient, with an eye for detail and a passion for good service
• Computer literate
• Personable, vivacious, energetic
• High standard of personal presentation
• Has a passion for and knowledge of great food, drink and service
• Able to inspire and manage a small team

What will your role look like?

• Run service, preparation work and clear down sequence, providing direction and support for colleagues in the kitchen department
• Support colleagues in other departments, help create a welcoming, professional and friendly atmosphere from the kitchen into the hotel, providing assistance and information to all
• Ensure safe hygiene practices are always maintained
• Ensure detailed, clear communication throughout the department, taking the form of handover notes between shifts, pre shift briefing, regular team meetings, daily communication with Front of House team and weekly meetings with the OM
• Be responsible for the safety and security of the team, take the lead in emergency situations e.g., first aid, fire, theft, complaint
• Ensure health and safety procedures are consistently applied in accordance with hotel health and safety policy
• Follow recipes and maintain the food costs set by the Head Chef and OM
• Provide a friendly, knowledgeable, courteous and professional attitude at all times
• Be fully conversant with legal compliance of hygiene regulations
• Monitor stock levels and lines, order from agreed suppliers. Discuss new lines and wine list updates with the GM as and when appropriate
• Carry out a monthly food stocktake
• Be responsible for achieving budgeted cost of sale. Investigate any irregularities and shortfalls
• Be aware of all current menus and conversant with any allergen implications, be able to discuss with Front of House
• Maintain individual training and development files for all team members
• Hold debriefs with the team on a regular basis, including making training recommendations, coaching and guiding them to excel
• Bring ideas, menu development & creativity to the hotel food offering
• Arrange the Induction Program for all new staff
• Carry out any other duties as requested managers and owners

What can you expect in return?

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount on Spa, F&B, accommodation for friends & family.
• Free onsite, parking
• Gym membership
• On-site gym
• Pride of Britain discounted stays across the portfolio, often just £100 BB per night.
• Hotel shuts for two days at Christmas 25th & 26th December

There will be a two-stage interview process, an in person interview with the Head Chef and the Operations manager. Followed by a trial service shift and skills test.

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