Sous Chef for the Latymer at Pennyhill Park
Pennyhill Park and The Spa, Bagshot, Surrey
Full Time
£42,725 per annum plus fantastic benefits
Closing Date: 07th February 2025
In a Nutshell
We're actively seeking a Sous Chef for The Latymer Restaurant here at Pennyhill Park.
Latymer - Pennyhill Park’s fine dining restaurant offering bold flavours in dishes using locally sourced ingredients inspired by the seasons. Awarded a Michelin star for 2021 and 5AA Rosettes, you can experience exquisite tasting menus for dinner.
Head Chef Steve Smith is widely regarded as one of the most inventive and gifted chefs of his generation. Renowned for his modern British cooking, founded on using the finest seasonal ingredients available. Steve has held a Michelin star for the last twenty years, also earning Five AA Rosettes, 8/10 in the Waitrose Good Food Guide and winning a Catey Award for Chef of the Year.
Lots to do, but lots of fun
The Sous Chef will be responsible for:
* Ensuring smooth running of kitchen operation at all times
* Understanding and implementation of sound stock control
* Good communication skills within the kitchen and with other departments
* Being guest-focused at all times and showing willingness to be flexible to fit in with business and event requirements
* Assisting the Head Chef in menu writing, planning, and being proactive in assessing current industry trends and initiatives for your section
* Ensuring the standard of food and service are executed to the highest standard at all times
* Running the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef
* Ordering stock as necessary in conjunction with the Head Chef
* Ensuring all financial aspects of kitchen management are adhered to, particularly carrying out all costings within budget levels
* Management of food flash, processing of invoices, and upkeep of revenue figures in the absence of the Head Chef
* Controlling food wastage and shrinkage
* Maintaining the highest levels of food hygiene and health and safety at all times
* Setting a professional standard of conduct of the highest standards of customer care and ensuring that all staff give guest satisfaction
* Assisting in recruitment of the right staff, working with Head Chef and HR department
* Ensuring every new starter in the kitchen follows a comprehensive induction plan in their first three months
* Supporting and monitoring training and development of all staff in the kitchen
* Carrying out any reasonable request by the Head Chef or management team
Take a look at the incredible range of benefits you can enjoy when you join the Exclusive team and how you can be rewarded and recognised for doing a fantastic job!
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