Job Description
About Us
The Penmere Manor Hotel is a 3 star privately owned Hotel in Falmouth, Cornwall, and we are looking for an experienced FULL TIME Sous Chef to join our friendly brigade.
Job Summary:
The Penmere Manor Hotel are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Sous Chef to join our team.
As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be hands on within the kitchen to ensure the smooth running of the the daily operations of our kitchen, ensuring high-quality food production, and providing exceptional hospitality to our guests.
You will have the ability to work all sections as required.
Responsibilities:-
- To deliver menus and service and take charge of the kitchen on the Head Chef's days off
- Help manage and supervise kitchen staff, including the training of any staff within the kitchen
- Help encourage a positive working relationship within the business
- Achieve high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in kitchen
- Assisting with achieving food cost targets
- Take responsibility in running the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef
- Oversee food preparation and production to maintain high standards of quality
- Collaborate with the front-of-house team to ensure smooth service and guest satisfaction
- Develop and implement menu items, taking into consideration customer preferences and dietary restrictions
- Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed
- To cover and help where necessary
Experience
- Has a minimum of 2 years' experience in a hotel or restaurant to at least Demi-CDP level
- Experienced in most aspects of food preparation such as butchery, fish prep and sauce
- Has the ability to organise, plan and prioritise
- Demonstrates the ability to consistently deliver a quality product
- Works in a clean and tidy, and well organised manor
A minimum of 2 years' experience in a professional kitchen is required for this role.
A suitable opportunity to develop further and expand your skills
Hours will be 30 - 36 hrs per week, including split shifts, and weekends.
As the Hotel is family owned it closes for both the Christmas and New Year period.
References will be required, pro-rata holiday pay entitlement and employee pension scheme.
All staff receive a share of the tips fund after completing a 3 month probationary period.
To apply please send a CV for the attention of Nick Moore, General Manager to .
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £14.50 per hour
Expected hours: 30 - 36 per week
Benefits:
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Experience:
Chef: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person