Are you looking for your next Senior Sous Chef role in a large conference & events hotel? De Vere Latimer Estate in Chesham Buckinghamshire are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join the brigade to work alongside our Executive Head Chef Stephen Englefield. The hotel has two kitchens to service the property. We offer buffet breakfast and lunches for our conference guests as well as private dining options and a restaurant & bar menu. The hotel is a busy conference and events venue to include weddings, but we also have leisure guests. This role is challenging, but exceptionally rewarding, so you will be hard-working, focused, inspiring and encouraging. As a Senior Sous Chef you will: • Be highly motivated, positive and talented with experience in a large hotel or events venue. • Assist the Exec Head Chef in food purchases while controlling costs • Prepare, cook and present dishes to a high standard • Support, mentor and train any talented junior chefs in the brigade • Ensure you and your team have highest of standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and health and safety. • Have the opportunity to develop your career with De Vere You'll work in a busy and hardworking team environment, where you'll continually learn and develop, and have the opportunity to join our Level 4 Chef Apprenticeship. The Pay & Benefits: At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That's why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Senior Sous Chef. £46,000 per year based on 40 hours per week, plus a share of tips paid on a monthly basis Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher. As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage. 31 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days) Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities. We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support. Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling. Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it. We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event. Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties. Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones. De Vere Latimer Estate has 205 bedrooms, 27 meeting and event spaces plus 30 acres of land for team building, a restaurant, bar, gym and swimming pool. Our teams at Latimer Estate know how to have fun at work whilst working hard to put our guests at the heart of everything they do. So we regularly say thank you to our colleagues: ice creams in hot weather, afternoon tea treats and Easter family parties are just some of the ways we show our appreciation. Your Commute: we're just 5 minutes from J18 of the M25, but we are also close to public transport in the surrounding area, including Chalfont and Latimer station, making us accessible from Hemel Hempstead, Watford and High Wycombe. At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.

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