Senior Sous Chef
Posted 18 hours 8 minutes ago by Dainton Park Golf Club
£32,000 - £35,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Hospitality & Tourism Jobs
Devon, Kingskerswell, United Kingdom, TQ12 5TN
Job Description
The Role
Dainton Park is a family-owned business comprising an 18-hole golf course, restaurant and meeting rooms. We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to help manage our catering operation. We serve a wide range of customers, including members, visiting golfers, business meetings, lunch buffets, weddings and evening functions.
We are a busy venue, but we promote a healthy work/life balance. We are closed Christmas Day, staff work av. 40-hrs pw with no split shifts, and evening service is for private functions only, so if nothing is booked, it's an early night! Our USP is the familiar feel we generate among staff and customers, which creates a relaxed, friendly atmosphere throughout the club.
Our kitchen has recently undergone a £75k refit, including a brand new cookline, extraction and cold storage. The role is full time flexible hours. Salary ranges from £32-35k depending on experience. Main responsibilities include
Leadership and Management:
Support and assist the Head Chef in all aspects of kitchen operations.
Oversee and supervise kitchen staff, including chefs and porters.
Mentor, train, and motivate junior chefs and kitchen team members.
Run the kitchen and lead the team in the Head Chef's absence.
Culinary Operations:
Ensure food is prepared, cooked, and served to the highest standards.
Participate in menu creation, costing, and the development of new dishes.
Control food quality and presentation across all kitchen areas.
Kitchen & Cost Management:
Manage stock levels, perform stock takes, and control inventory.
Place food orders and manage purchasing costs to align with budget.
Minimize food waste and optimize kitchen efficiency.
Health, Safety, and Standards:
Implement and enforce food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations.
Conduct visual checks and formal audits to ensure compliance and report on issues.
Maintain kitchen equipment and ensure proper use of stock.
What You Offer:
Passion, energy, flare and enthusiasm for all things food
Attention to detail, pride in your work
Ability to work under pressure during busy times
A desire to pass on your skills and knowledge to the rest of the catering team
A light-hearted approach! Our industry is about fun and enjoyment, beginning with our staff
Adaptability to work flexible hours
What We Offer:
Dainton Park is a relaxed professional place to work, set in a beautiful rural location
Be part of a close-knit familiar team
Free golf membership
Competitive salary
5.6wks holidays pa
Government NEST pension
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £32,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Gym membership
On-site parking
Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
Ipplepen TQ12 5TN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
Cooking: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Dainton Park is a family-owned business comprising an 18-hole golf course, restaurant and meeting rooms. We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to help manage our catering operation. We serve a wide range of customers, including members, visiting golfers, business meetings, lunch buffets, weddings and evening functions.
We are a busy venue, but we promote a healthy work/life balance. We are closed Christmas Day, staff work av. 40-hrs pw with no split shifts, and evening service is for private functions only, so if nothing is booked, it's an early night! Our USP is the familiar feel we generate among staff and customers, which creates a relaxed, friendly atmosphere throughout the club.
Our kitchen has recently undergone a £75k refit, including a brand new cookline, extraction and cold storage. The role is full time flexible hours. Salary ranges from £32-35k depending on experience. Main responsibilities include
Leadership and Management:
Support and assist the Head Chef in all aspects of kitchen operations.
Oversee and supervise kitchen staff, including chefs and porters.
Mentor, train, and motivate junior chefs and kitchen team members.
Run the kitchen and lead the team in the Head Chef's absence.
Culinary Operations:
Ensure food is prepared, cooked, and served to the highest standards.
Participate in menu creation, costing, and the development of new dishes.
Control food quality and presentation across all kitchen areas.
Kitchen & Cost Management:
Manage stock levels, perform stock takes, and control inventory.
Place food orders and manage purchasing costs to align with budget.
Minimize food waste and optimize kitchen efficiency.
Health, Safety, and Standards:
Implement and enforce food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations.
Conduct visual checks and formal audits to ensure compliance and report on issues.
Maintain kitchen equipment and ensure proper use of stock.
What You Offer:
Passion, energy, flare and enthusiasm for all things food
Attention to detail, pride in your work
Ability to work under pressure during busy times
A desire to pass on your skills and knowledge to the rest of the catering team
A light-hearted approach! Our industry is about fun and enjoyment, beginning with our staff
Adaptability to work flexible hours
What We Offer:
Dainton Park is a relaxed professional place to work, set in a beautiful rural location
Be part of a close-knit familiar team
Free golf membership
Competitive salary
5.6wks holidays pa
Government NEST pension
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £32,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Gym membership
On-site parking
Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
Ipplepen TQ12 5TN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
Cooking: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person