Sous Chef

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Sous Chef to work at The White Lion Hotel in Aldeburgh.

Situated a stone's throw from the beach front in Aldeburgh on the picturesque Suffolk coast, The White Lion Hotel offers peace and relaxation in stylish and cosseting surroundings. The vibrant setting of our Bar & Brasserie lends itself perfectly to morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and all day Sunday lunches, and our Head Chef is passionate about creating menus using the abundance of fresh, local seasonal produce so readily available around Aldeburgh and the Suffolk coast. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who would like to be involved in that process to work with the Head Chef and influence the offering.

If you have experience in this type of role or are a strong CDP looking for that next step in your career we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:
- Assist the Head Chef in food preparation and cooking
- Oversee and manage the kitchen team, providing guidance and support
- Ensure food production is of high quality and meets culinary standards
- Maintain a safe and clean kitchen environment, following food safety regulations
- Collaborate with the front-of-house staff to ensure smooth operations and exceptional guest experience
- Supervise and train kitchen staff, providing ongoing coaching and development
- Help create and update menus, taking into consideration seasonal ingredients and customer preferences

Qualifications & Experience:

L2 food safety certificate essential

L3 preferable (course can be provided)

3-5 years previous experience in a hotel kitchen

Skills:
- Strong leadership skills to effectively manage a team of kitchen staff
- Excellent knowledge of food preparation techniques and culinary standards
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
- Proficient in kitchen operations, including food production, inventory management, and equipment maintenance
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices
- Exceptional hospitality skills to provide excellent service to guests
- Experience supervising and training kitchen staff
- Ability to work collaboratively with other departments to ensure smooth operations

If you are passionate about food, have strong leadership skills, and enjoy working in a dynamic kitchen environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team as a Sous Chef!

About The Hotel Folk:

The Hotel Folk is a group of luxury hotels and businesses located across the beautiful county of Suffolk. Founded in 1996, we have grown to comprise six unique and individual hotels, a Country Club, and luxurious Spa. Whilst all our properties are charmingly individual with their own unique personality, the thing they all have in common is the people; a community of Folk obsessed with looking after our guests and delivering a blow-your-socks-off hospitality experience.

Benefits of Working for The Hotel Folk:

A share of the tips
Free Golf at our Thorpeness Golf Club
28 days annual leave
Free parking
50% off food in all our hotel restaurants
B&B in any of our hotels from only £50prpn
Discounted products at our Weavers' House Spa
Hospitality Action - Employee Assistance Programme, Retail Discounts
Company pension scheme
Training & Developments Opportunities

You must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this role. We cannot provide sponsorship.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £30,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking
Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:
Aldeburgh IP15 5BJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
Chef De Partie: 1 year (required)
Chef: 3 years (required)

Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person