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Latymer Sous Chef at Pennyhill Park

Posted 4 days ago

  • Bagshot, Surrey
  • Any
  • External
  • Expires In 3 months
In a Nutshell
We are actively seeking a Sous Cheffor The Latymer Restaurant.
Latymer- Pennyhill Parks fine dining restaurant offering bold flavours in dishes using locally sourced ingredients inspired by the seasons.Awarded a Michelin star for 2021 and 4 AA Rosettes, you can experience exquisite tasting menus for dinner.
Head Chef Steve Smith is widely regarded as one of the most inventive and gifted chefs of his generation. Renowned for his modern British cooking, founded on using the finest seasonal ingredients available. Steve has held a Michelin star for the last twenty years, also earning Five AA Rosettes, 8/10in the Waitrose Good Food Guide and winning a Catey Award for Chef of the Year in 2014.
If you are answering yes, to any of the above, then we want to hear from you!
Package Description
And now for the good stuff
Hospitality 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 and benefits
29 days holiday (increasing with length of service)
50% Discount on food and beverage across all Exclusive properties
Really big discounts of room nights across all Exclusive properties
PERKZ discount scheme & Online guides such as Exercise, Wellbeing, and Finance.
Meals on duty provided for free
Recognition and rewards scheme
Access to our learning platform including great training and development programs.
Free gym access + where available dedicated classes.
B Corp accredited and committed to improving our People, Product and Planet.
Free downloads to newspapers, magazines and books
Cycle to work scheme
Main Responsibilities
Lots to do, but lots of fun
The Sous Chef will be responsible for:
Ensuring the smooth running of kitchen operation at all times
Understanding of and implementation of sound stock control
Demonstrating goodcommunication skills within the kitchen and with other departments.
Being guest focused at all times and showing willingness to be flexible to fit in with business/and event requirements.
Assisting the Exec/Head Chef in menu writing, planning and being proactive in assessing current industry trends and initiatives for your section
Makingsure the standard of food and service are executed to the highest standard at all times
Running the kitchen in the absence of the Exec/Head chef
Ordering of stock as necessary in conjunction with the head chef
Ensuringall financial aspects of the kitchen management are adhered to, in particular carrying out all costings within the budget levels
Management of food flash, processing of invoices and upkeep of revenue figures in the absence of the Head Chef
Controlling food wastage and shrinkage
Maintaining the highest levels of food hygiene and health and safety at all times.
Setting a professional standard of conduct,the highest standards of customer care and ensuring that all staff give guest satisfaction
Assisting in recruitment of the right staff, working with Head Chef and HR department
Ensuringevery new starter in the kitchen follows a comprehensive induction plan in their first 3months
Supporting and monitoring training and development of all staff in the kitchen
Reporting any problems to the Exec/head chef
Carry out any reasonable request by the Exec/ Head Chefor General Manager
The Ideal Candidate
Are you right for us?
Our successful Sous Chef will have;
A proven, successful background from within a similar luxury hospitality environment - prior Michelin star and/or multi AA Rosette experience is essential.
A true passion for food
Ability to lead a team
Financial Acumen
Ability to improve standards and implemented new ideas
Initiative and creativity
Effective communication skills
About The Company
Are we right for you?
We expect a lot but well give a lot to get the right people. There are 4 main things we look for
We want people with bags of character. We dont want you to hide your personality when youre at work, we want you to feel comfortable, to be who you are.
We want people people. Youve got to like being around others, smiling and chatting because you like people, not because someone told you to smile and chat.
We need extra milers. So if you think the job description is all you have to do, then were not for you.
You have to put your heart into it. When you tell a guestyoure happy to help, you have to mean it.

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