Sous Chef

Sous Chef

Job Type:

Permanent

Job Sector:

Food, Beverage

Region:

South East

Location:

Ware

Salary:

38,471.30 to 38,471.30 per annum

Salary Description:

38,471.27 pa

Posted:

05/08/2025

Recruiter:

Exclusive Hotels

Job Ref:

exclusive/TP/...

In a NutshellWe're looking for a talented Sous Chef to join our team at Fanhams Hall a part of Exclusive Collection.Working closely with the Executive Chef, you'll oversee kitchen operations, lead the team, and deliver exceptional dining experiences.You'll play a key role in menu development, bringing creativity, passion for flavours, and awareness of current food trends.Package DescriptionAnd now for the good stuffHospitality is all about looking after people and we are committed to our people. We work hard to ensure you can enjoy your job and are well rewarded. As well as excellent training, development and progression opportunities, other benefits include:Competitive salary, benefits and we pay above the Real Living Wage Employer.29 days holiday (increasing with length of service)50% Discount on food and beverage across all Exclusive propertiesReally big discounts of room nights across all Exclusive propertiesEAP provided by HospitalityActionHospitalityEssentials discount platform giving you access to 1,000+ shopping discounts, cashback deals, and online exercise, wellbeing & finance guidesMeals on duty provided for freeRecognition and rewards schemeAccess to our learning platform including great training and development programs.Free gym access + where available dedicated classes.B Corp accredited and commitment to improving our People, Product and Planet.Free downloads to newspapers, magazines and booksCycle to work schemeMain ResponsibilitiesLots to do but lots of funYour role will include:Creating seasonal, flavour-driven menus and inspiring the team with regular product and skills training.Maintaining high standards of food preparation, stock control, and cost management to achieve budgeted GP margins.Upholding Health & Safety compliance, kitchen maintenance, and waste control measures.Collaborating with the Executive Chef, Conference & Banqueting Manager, and events teams to deliver outstanding service.Ensuring operational excellence by managing SOPs, equipment upkeep, and attending F&B meetings.The Ideal CandidateAre you right for us?Our successful Sous Chef will have;A proven, successful background from within a similar luxury hospitality environmentA true passion for foodAbility to lead a teamFinancial AcumenAbility to improve standards and implemented new ideasInitiative and creativityEffective communication skillsAbout The CompanyAre we right for you?We expect a lot but we'll give a lot to get the right people. There are 4 main things we look for1. We want people with bags of character. We don't want you to hide your personality when you're at work, we want you to feel comfortable, to be who you are.2. We want people people. You've got to like being around others, smiling and chatting because you like people, not because someone told you to smile and chat.3. We need extra milers. So if you think the job description is all you have to do, then we're not for you. 4. You have to put your heart into it. When you tell a guest you're happy to help, you have to mean it.