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Company: The Latymer at Pennyhill Park Hotel Location: Surrey Salary: £42,725 per annum Bedrooms: 124 Accommodation: Accommodation is available Start Date: February 2025 Job IntroductionIn a Nutshell We’re actively seeking aSous Cheffor 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 5 AA 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. Main ResponsibilitiesLots 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 3 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 The Ideal CandidateAre you right for us? Our successful Sous Chef will have: A proven, successful background from within a similar luxury hospitality environment A true passion for food Ability to lead a team Ability to improve standards and implement new ideas Initiative and creativity Eligibility to work in the UK About The CompanyAre we right for you? We expect a lot but we’ll give a lot to get the right people. There are 4 main things we look for: People with bags of character who feel comfortable being themselves at work People who enjoy being around others, smiling and chatting genuinely Extra milers who go beyond the job description Individuals who put their heart into their work and mean it when they say they are happy to help Package DescriptionAnd now for the good stuff Hospitality is all about looking after people and we are committed to our people. We work hard to ensure you can enjoy your job and are well rewarded. As well as excellent training, development and progression opportunities, other benefits include: Competitive salary and benefits 29 days holiday (increasing with length of service) 50% Discount on food and beverage across all Exclusive properties Significant discounts on room nights across all Exclusive properties PERKZ discount scheme & Online guides such as Exercise, Wellbeing, and Finance Meals on duty provided for free Recognition and rewards scheme Access to our learning platform including great training and development programs Free gym access + where available dedicated classes B Corp accredited and committed to improving our People, Product and Planet Free downloads to newspapers, magazines, and books#J-18808-Ljbffr