Sous Chef

We are searching for outstanding individuals to join our dynamic, passionate and fun team. We are looking for The Best of the Best - could this be you?!As an award-winning employer, we will invest in you; supporting your personal growth with training and development paths and we'll celebrate and reward your success along the way!Read on, it just keeps getting better...In return for your hard work and commitment we offer: Enhanced pay (up to an additional £3 per hour for working week days after 7pm and weekends).Service Charge (Tronc) earn up to an additional £3,000 per yearCompany sick pay for up to 4 weeksA range of discounts including 50% off spa days and dining, not to mention preferential room rates for employees and family (subject to availability of course)Annual party, family fun days, award dinners - we love to celebrate!Up to 30 days annual leave, increasing with length of serviceComplimentary overnight stay for you and a guest (including dinner, bed and breakfast with spa) when you complete a three month probationFREE food and drink; The Green Room is our team's dedicated space to chill out, when not 'on stage' looking after our guests. You'll find a range of hot and cold food options with different areas to relax, catch up with your 'co-stars' or watch TV.Investment in personal growth through Apprenticeship, Training Courses and Development Programmes.Can't wait until pay day? Wage Stream allows you to pay yourself when you need it!Hospitality Rewards include FREE Employee Assistance Programme from Day 1Local discounts on gym membershipsComplimentary counselling sessions to support mental healthWellbeing App with a range of support such as podcasts, fitness videos, recipesAND MUCH MORE........... About the RoleAs a Sous Chef at Rudding Park you will be given full training across all areas of the kitchen and over time have the chance to work across multiple outlets within the resort. This will enable you to gain experience doing different food styles and services.You are expected to run the kitchen whilst overseeing the kitchen as a whole and taking complete control in the absence of the Head Chef. You will be comfortable catering for a number of different meal periods from breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner as well as private functions.You will also be expected to manage the junior team members, motivating and training them to ensure the food goes out to the highest standard and that all health and safety / COSHH protocol is followed.You will need to have an understanding of our computer systems we use for ordering, rotating and food safety and have a good understanding of food costing to ensure budget targets are met.You will play a key role in menu development working alongside the Head Chef and Development Chef to ensure the menus are up to date and on trend.You will be working with a strong motivated kitchen team of experienced and passionate Chefs who promote collaboration and diligence.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESLead, motivate, train and drive the teamBe open, flexible and ready for change, as the business demandsWork alongside the Head Chef and Development Chef to create interesting, innovate and on trend menusUse our computer system for rotating and ordering of stock and food safety proceduresTake information from the Head Chef and feedback to the team in a positive mannerControl orders, deliveries and stock rotation to ensure correct stock levels and food cost targets are metMaintain kitchen hygiene standards at all times and train junior staff members to expected standardsFollow all health & safety / COSHH protocol and ensure junior team members have a full understanding as wellWork with other chefs across the resort offering help as requiredAbout YouThrive under pressure whilst giving out clear instructionsBe a team player and who can respectfully communicate to the teamBe reliable, hardworking, trustworthy and passionate in your workDo all the above whilst following the core values of Rudding Park.About Rudding ParkA privately-owned luxury hotel, Rudding Park has 90 bedrooms and suites, a destination spa, two restaurants and a kitchen garden, private cinema, two golf courses and meetings and events venue. Set in 300 acres of landscaped gardens and woodland, Rudding Park is one of the most beautiful Harrogate hotels.Rudding Park features the first Roof Top Spa in the UK and offers an extensive range hydrotherapy and thermal experiences. We offer an extensive range of treatments and guests can discover the Escape Zone - a peaceful and serene space to relax following a treatment. The Spa also offers an indoor swimming pool using natural waters from the grounds of Rudding Park, a Juniper Log Sauna, Rasul for traditional Moorish mud treatments, Retail Therapy, Hair Studio, Nail and Beauty Studio.