Sous Chef - Live in available

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The Hotel Folk have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic *Senior Sous Chef *to join our coastal hotel *The Brudenell Hotel Aldeburgh.*

You will be required to assist the Head Chef to plan and deliver balanced menus that offer interest, quality and are to a consistently high standard to delight our guests! You will deputise and have total responsibility for the Kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence, and work alongside and supervise the work of the other chefs and kitchen porters.

*Responsibilities *

· Assist the Head Chef to plan and deliver balanced menus that are offer interest, quality and consistency.

· Produce food that is of consistently high standard

· Put forward ideas and suggestions for new menus

· Supervise the work of the other chefs and kitchen porters.

· Take part in the induction and on-going training of all kitchen staff.

· Be involved in staff recruitment, appraisal and performance management as appropriate.

· Report any current or potential staffing/employment issues as soon as possible.

· Carry out all required checks and controls eg: temperature checks, food storage and stock rotation, stock control, cleaning.

· Ensure compliance with all kitchen processes and protocols

· Work closely with the team to deliver the highest possible standard of service to guests. Be aware of any special or dietary requests.

· Promote the “customer first” culture within the team.

· Respond to guest and customer requests courteously and efficiently at all times.

· Help, support and encourage team members wherever necessary and possible.

· Work closely with other departments to deliver the highest possible standards of service

· Help to ensure that all procedures are recorded and kept up-to-date

· Ordering on cost and quality, consistent on a daily basis to ensure financial performance and control.

· Take part in stocktaking. In the absence of the Head Chef ensure that stocktakes are carried out on time.

*Benefits of working for The Hotel Folk:*

* A share of the tips
* Free Golf at Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel
* 28 days annual leave pro rata
* 50% off food in all our hotel restaurants
* B&B in any of our hotels from only £50 per room, per night
* Discounted products at our Weavers' House Spa
* Hospitality Action - Employee Assistance Programme, Retail Discounts
* Company pension scheme
* Tailored company induction and continued training and development opportunities

*About The Hotel Folk:*

Founded in 1996, The Hotel Folk have grown to comprise six unique and individual family run 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.

*You must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship in order to apply for this role.*

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £36,000.00 per year

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

Ability to commute/relocate:
* Aldeburgh IP15 5BU: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)

Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
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Location:
Aldeburgh, Suffolk
Job Type:
FullTime

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