We are seeking an experienced and motivated Sous Chef to join our client’s team at a prestigious AA-rated 5 red star resort in the North of England. The resort, near Darlington in County Durham, aims to provide outstanding personalised service to each guest, whether they are staying, visiting the spa, golfing, or dining.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and direct a team of chefs to ensure all food is cooked and presented to a high-quality standard, ensuring allocated sections operate safely, hygienically, and efficiently.
• Assist in achieving gross profit targets set within the kitchen through stock takes, portion control, product costing, and wastage measures.
• Liaise with recommended suppliers daily to ensure good food product quality and price.
• Monitor the quality of goods delivered, ensure correct stock rotation, and follow proper procedures.
• Plan the department rota, ensuring manning levels are consistent with business needs.
• Develop new menu ideas and implement them with descriptions and recipes.
• Deliver cook-offs, training, and information specification sheets for new menu items for both the Kitchen and Front of House team.
• Oversee the quality and presentation of all food served to ensure it meets our high standards.
• Support the training and development of the kitchen team, including scheduling attendance at any required training sessions.

Employee perks:

• Competitive salary
• Employee assistance programme
• Exclusive team member accommodation rates and reduced friends and family rates
• Spa usage times available to all team members
• Gym usage times available to all team members

Please apply with a recently updated CV to be considered for this post