Sous Chef

The Belfry Hotel & Resort is an award-winning hotel, home to 300+ luxurious bedrooms and suites, several restaurants and bars, events and meetings spaces, a leisure club and spa. Our three golf courses, including The Brabazon, are recognised as world-class, and home to this year’s Betfred British Masters. Whether you're drawn to our iconic golf courses, the serenity of the spa, the excitement of guest services, or our behind-the-scenes operations, there's a place for you in our vibrant team.

The Belfry has undergone a major expansion and renovation with an investment of over £80 million, marking a new and exciting chapter in our history. The resort has been transformed with the addition of The Masters Suite, a stunning new event space, 149 additional bedrooms, a state-of-the-art leisure club and a host of other enhancements that elevate the Belfry experience like never before.

We believe in taking care of our team just as much as we do our guests. That's why we were named in the 2024 Caterer’s Top 30 Best Places to Work, as well as Springboard’s 2024 Best Employer. So, join us on our journey as we unveil a new and unparalleled resort. 

KITCHEN’S

At The Belfry, our flagship restaurant, the Ryder Restaurant, holds 2 AA rosettes and serves 700 meals daily with a buffet for hotel guests and conference delegates. Skilled chefs use fresh ingredients to create innovative dishes. We also offer four other unique food outlets: Sam's Bar & Kitchen for classic pub-style dining, Rocca's for Italian cuisine, The Brabazon Bar for handcrafted Afternoon Teas, and the Pastry Kitchen for desserts. Our Banqueting team caters to various events, ensuring seamless experiences. Join our Kitchen team to learn from talented chefs and grow your culinary career, whether you're seasoned or just starting out.

Salary

The on-target earning potential for this role is £39,186.44 annual salary, compromising of a base salary of £36,341.00 plus a qualified estimate of £2,845.44 gratuities per annum

About the role

As a Sous Chef at The Belfry, you will support the Head Chef in overseeing the kitchen’s daily operations, maintaining high culinary standards. You’ll lead and motivate the team, manage stock and hygiene practices, and ensure consistent, high-quality food production. This role offers the chance to thrive in a fast-paced, award-winning environment.

You will also be responsible for:

·         Deputise for the Head Chef

·         Manage your team and their training & development

·         Understanding the importance of allergens and dietary safety within your kitchen

·         All temperature logging for hot items and refrigerators to ensure full compliance

·         Running of the kitchen throughout a busy service and providing support to your team to ensure a fast and accurate delivery

·         Clearing and cleaning the kitchen to ensure we remain compliant

About you

·         An inspirational leader, a quick thinker and a brilliant communicator

·         Standards-driven, with a fantastic eye for detail

·         Experienced in taking ownership over your section and working towards guidelines of portion control including weights and measurements and logging all wastage for more accurate GP %

·         Able to develop strong relationships with your team, and colleagues

·         Proficient in understanding of COSHH and HACCP on food storage.

Belfry Benefits

Learning & Development

We inspire and develop our team through on-the-job coaching & mentoring, in-house training and provide access to our online learning platform, The Belfry Campus. We offer apprenticeships in a host of subjects delivering nationally recognised qualifications to help advance careers, and our LEAD development programme empowers and inspires our teams to grow from Team Member through to Executive roles. We aim to promote internally where possible, nurture ambition and ensure all our team looking to progress have development plans in place, to support you to achieve your potential.

Wellness

We prioritise your wellbeing with discounted gym memberships and wellness programmes for personal growth. Partnering with The Burnt Chef Project, we offer mental health support and access to funded counselling. Our healthcare schemes include life assurance, 24-hour GP services, and health cash-plans, while our Menopause Support programme provides tailored assistance. With Wagestream access, you can easily track earnings, manage savings, and access wages on your terms, promoting financial wellness. Our Cycle2Work scheme supports sustainable travel for environmental and team wellbeing.

Showing our appreciation

We appreciate our team with our annual Belfry Awards, long service recognition, and extra holidays for loyalty and team events. Enjoy discounts at our resort's restaurants, bars, spa, and golf, for you and your friends & family. Access to Perkbox provides discounts & vouchers for everyday use plus on the spot rewards for your hard work. We provide free parking, a subsidised taxi service, and complimentary meals during shifts.

Making a difference

We are committed to sustainability and are proud of our Silver Award from Green Tourism and GEO Certification. The Belfry, spanning 550 acres in the