Are
you passionate about good food but strung out from long or antisocial hours? Is
your culinary imagination firing but your work-life balance failing? Does
splashing about in the surf make your heart sing but the thought of split
shifts make it sink?
We
know that kitchen life can be challenging, and that talented chefs are worth
their weight in caviar right now. So, we’ve taken a good, honest look at our
kitchen teams to focus on what’s important and introduce new, innovative ways
of working.
We can off a full time contract working 40 hours per week, shifts can be flexible by mutual agreement.
Depending
on which you choose, you may also have the opportunity to work across two of
our thriving kitchens in a combined team, gaining a unique insight into
different culinary styles and learning from two exceptional Head Chefs. There’s
the Living Space – our place for easy seaside eating, meeting and lounging –
and The Beach Hut, serving burgers, steak and seafood right on the beach.
Coming
back to good food, cheeks glowing from the day’s adventures, is at the heart of
the Watergate Bay experience. We want to inspire our guests with the best seasonal
menus, local produce and contemporary dishes, and give them eating and drinking
experiences to remember.
So
if you’re a Sous Chef with big ideas, boundless enthusiasm and a craving for
better balance, we want to hear from you…Watergate Bay Hotel – a place to take
your culinary career to new heights. With a team that values connection,
flexibility, variety, and challenge, we're all about making a meaningful impact
on our guest’s holiday. Our three core values - We Care, We Notice, We Change –
show what it means to work for a hotel which goes above and beyond for our team
and guests. At Watergate Bay, we don't just provide a place for our guests to
rest their heads - we create memorable experiences that they'll remember for a
lifetime.
The
role:
At our hotel, we’re looking for a team who are passionate about Cornwall and
our local food and drink producers, and are eager to be a part of this county's
incredible way of life. As a member of our team, you'll work alongside others
who prioritise our guests and support each other.
As
the Sous Chef at Watergate Bay Hotel, you’ll bring culinary passion,
creativity, and meticulous attention to detail to the team. Collaborating
closely with the head chef, you'll craft innovative menus, oversee operations,
and ensure top-notch food quality. Your leadership will inspire and guide the
kitchen team, fostering harmony and efficiency. With your culinary finesse and
unwavering commitment, you'll deliver extraordinary dining experiences to our
guests.
Joining
our team means being part of a community that values excellence, innovation,
and kindness in everything we do. Our commitment to our staff is reflected in
our exceptional working environment - one that promotes work-life balance,
professional development, and plenty of opportunities for growth.
What your
days could look like:
* Act as the
deputy in the absence of the Head Chef and managing the kitchen.
* Ensuring
training is conducted and recorded according to standards.
* Assisting
the Head Chef in organizing, supervising, and controlling the kitchen
operation, ensuring staff fulfill their duties to the hotel's standards.
* Providing
effective and courteous customer service, handling queries, complaints, and
resolving issues.
* Upholding
the hotel's standards of appearance, cleanliness, and hygiene in the kitchen
areas.
* Monitoring
and checking the work of all chefs.
* Managing
all areas of the kitchen and the team.
* Controlling
schedules to ensure sufficient chefs are on duty and maximum productivity is
maintained.
* Comply with
legal requirements such as Food and Hygiene Regulations, Health and Safety at
Work Act, and Fire Regulations.
* Supervise
and participate in the preparation, cooking, and portioning of food dishes,
including staff meals, maintaining the hotel's quality standards.
* Ensure
proper usage and maintenance of operating equipment, reporting any deviations
from safety standards to the Head Chef or General Manager.
* Collaborate with the Head Chef and General
Manager to conduct weekly kitchen audits.
Job skills
& requirements:
* Previous
experience in a similar establishment
* NVQ 1 Food
Hygiene certificate/training
* Interest
and passion for the food industry
* Flexible
attitude to working hours and variable shift patterns
* Basic
computer skills
* Creative
and is aware what trends are in the catering business
* Excellent
International culinary knowledge across various cuisine types
* Management
experience
* Good team
player
* Decision
maker
* Calm under
pressure
* Good
communication skills
* Desire and
ability to train others
* Ability to
work in a busy environment.
* Ability to
work on a variety of tasks simultaneously
* Confidence in dealing with team and guests
What we can
offer in return:
* A relaxed, professional
place to work in a beautiful location – at one of the UK’s most striking
beaches
* A welcoming team of
likeminds, eager to support and encourage each other
* Excellent career
prospects in an ever-expanding organisation
* Special rates for you
and your friends and family to stay at the hotel
* Discounts on treatments
in Swim Club
* Discounts for you and
your friends and family at our restaurants: Zacry’s, The Beach Hut, and Living
Space restaurants
* Discount at Cubs coffeeshops
* Discounts at Shop on
the Beach and other partner businesses
* Free surf lessons,
surfboards and wetsuits hire from Wavehunters
* Team social events
throughout the year
* Team assistance scheme
– a dedicated helpline for support & advice on topics from mental
health through to managing your finances
From
discounted stays to training and development opportunities, we're all about
helping our team achieve their personal and professional goals. Located on the
sunny, sandy, Cornish coast, you'll never be short on inspiration. Working at
Watergate Bay Hotel isn't just a job - it's a transformative career
opportunity. Apply now and join us in creating memorable experiences that our guests
and team remember for a lifetime.