Sous Chef

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Sous Chef to join our team at the Cromwell Hotel.

This is an exciting time to be part of the team. The brasserie, with its stunning interior design and innovative new all day dining menu, is hugely popular alongside the already expanding banqueting business.

As Sous Chef you will work closely with the Head Chef and senior team to execute the already busy function side of the business and manage the increasingly popular brasserie. A successful candidate will be able to operate in all sections of the kitchen (including both bistro and banqueting) and manage the kitchen in the head chef absence. You will also be responsible for ensuring high standards of food safety and hygiene are maintained and assist with the coaching and training other members of the team to a high level.

This role is a full-time contract which requires someone who is flexible with hours and can work weekends.

Key Skills

Ability to demonstrate cooking skills to the highest level

A confident, self-motivated, driven, and professional person

Excellent understanding of food hygiene and health and safety

Excellent people skills and financial understanding

Passionate about delivering consistently good quality food

At least level 2 food hygiene (up to date)

IN RETURN:

Join a growing, ambitious company with a strong focus on employee development and career progression.
A competitive salary
Employee discounts on food and beverage and accommodation across the group
Access to an employee benefit scheme offering hundreds of discounts on high street shopping, gym memberships, cinemas, will writing, cycle to work scheme and various others.
Employee of the Month recognition award scheme with an annual trip for all Employees of the Month and a cash sum for the Employee of the Year
Free and confidential 24-hour staff assistance help line, supporting employees mental wellbeing
Long service recognition and rewards.

OUR VALUES:

Building positive teams to make the difference Teamwork
Exceeding customer expectations every time Professionalism
Helping each other work smarter Efficiency
Empowering each other to make an impact Quality
Having a big smile! Friendliness

Distinct Group Ltd is proud to be a member of the Hoteliers Charter, therefore making a commitment to providing a workplace environment built on the foundations of respect, fairness, equality, diversity and opportunity; and to placing colleagues wellness and career development at the heart of our operations. Therefore, the successful candidate will have a similar passion and way of working.