Sous Chef
Posted 5 hours 24 minutes ago by Hillyard House Hotel
£35,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Hospitality & Tourism Jobs
County Down, Castlewellan, United Kingdom, BT31 9DX
Job Description
BENEFITS
Generous Employee Discount to include:
Retail discount - Discounted food and groceries
Hospitality discount - Staff rates for Hotel and Self-catering accommodation, bar and restaurant Food & Drink
Weekly Paid
Learning and development opportunities for career progression.
Free Parking
Company pension
Who we are
Join the Eight5Zero Group and become a vital part of our award-winning team, where every member is valued and celebrated. As the parent company overseeing Fresh Food Centre in Castlewellan and Warrenpoint, Hillyard House Hotel in Castlewellan, Hillyard Mews self-catering in Newcastle, and the vibrant Tipsy Fairy bar and Mourne Food & Drink in Rostrevor, we are committed to establishing ourselves as the premier retail and hospitality group in the Mourne area.
Our Group-wide Purpose is to enrich our local communities with great tasting food, drink, and memorable experiences while ensuring the sustainability of our endeavours for generations to come. At the heart of this vision is our dedicated team, who tirelessly work to deliver superior products and exceptional service to our customers.
As the Tourism and Hospitality Company highly commended 2025, awarded to Hillyard House Hotel, we proudly uphold our ethos of prioritizing our people as the essence of our enterprise. We aspire to be an employer of choice, fostering a culture where every individual can thrive and where every customer experience is enriched with excellence.
Join us in shaping the future of retail and hospitality in the Mourne area. Be part of a team that values your contributions and celebrates your successes.
The Role
As the right hand to our Head Chef, the Sous Chef plays a crucial role in menu creation, staff training, and maintaining the seamless operation of our culinary team. Their creativity, precision, and leadership inspire everyone in the kitchen, turning every meal into a memorable experience for our guests. The Sous Chef's dedication to culinary perfection and their ability to handle the pressures of a busy kitchen make them an indispensable part of our team, driving the success of our dining services.
Key Accountabilities
Food & Service : Contribute to the development of menus, assisting with pricing and costs. High standards of food to be served at all times and consistency is maintained throughout.
Leadership: Inspire, lead the kitchen team by providing a great example as well as guidance on service. Create and maintain a positive and productive work environment, fostering a culture of pride.
Safe & Legal: Support the Head Chef in maintain our food safety ratings. Completing all the necessary checks, controls and maintaining documentation. Ensure staff are compliant with all food safety, kitchen health and HAACAP. All processes and procedures are documented, maintain and recorded.
Financial Management: Contribute to the management of cost controls, waste and kitchen.
Business development & Networking: Be involved in business development discussions and bring ideas to the table.
Essential Criteria
Must have held the position of Sous Chef for a minimum of 2 years,
Will have previously managed a team of more than 3 people
Can demonstrate the standard of food served
Have Food Safety Level 2, Allergen and Intolerance training, HACCAP qualification
Must be able to demonstrate their knowledge of food purchasing, waste management and efficiencies within a kitchen environment.
Can demonstrate a keen interest in developing and driving footfall and revenue
Eight5Zero Group is an equal opportunities employer.
We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Referral programme
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: REQ0000
Generous Employee Discount to include:
Retail discount - Discounted food and groceries
Hospitality discount - Staff rates for Hotel and Self-catering accommodation, bar and restaurant Food & Drink
Weekly Paid
Learning and development opportunities for career progression.
Free Parking
Company pension
Who we are
Join the Eight5Zero Group and become a vital part of our award-winning team, where every member is valued and celebrated. As the parent company overseeing Fresh Food Centre in Castlewellan and Warrenpoint, Hillyard House Hotel in Castlewellan, Hillyard Mews self-catering in Newcastle, and the vibrant Tipsy Fairy bar and Mourne Food & Drink in Rostrevor, we are committed to establishing ourselves as the premier retail and hospitality group in the Mourne area.
Our Group-wide Purpose is to enrich our local communities with great tasting food, drink, and memorable experiences while ensuring the sustainability of our endeavours for generations to come. At the heart of this vision is our dedicated team, who tirelessly work to deliver superior products and exceptional service to our customers.
As the Tourism and Hospitality Company highly commended 2025, awarded to Hillyard House Hotel, we proudly uphold our ethos of prioritizing our people as the essence of our enterprise. We aspire to be an employer of choice, fostering a culture where every individual can thrive and where every customer experience is enriched with excellence.
Join us in shaping the future of retail and hospitality in the Mourne area. Be part of a team that values your contributions and celebrates your successes.
The Role
As the right hand to our Head Chef, the Sous Chef plays a crucial role in menu creation, staff training, and maintaining the seamless operation of our culinary team. Their creativity, precision, and leadership inspire everyone in the kitchen, turning every meal into a memorable experience for our guests. The Sous Chef's dedication to culinary perfection and their ability to handle the pressures of a busy kitchen make them an indispensable part of our team, driving the success of our dining services.
Key Accountabilities
Food & Service : Contribute to the development of menus, assisting with pricing and costs. High standards of food to be served at all times and consistency is maintained throughout.
Leadership: Inspire, lead the kitchen team by providing a great example as well as guidance on service. Create and maintain a positive and productive work environment, fostering a culture of pride.
Safe & Legal: Support the Head Chef in maintain our food safety ratings. Completing all the necessary checks, controls and maintaining documentation. Ensure staff are compliant with all food safety, kitchen health and HAACAP. All processes and procedures are documented, maintain and recorded.
Financial Management: Contribute to the management of cost controls, waste and kitchen.
Business development & Networking: Be involved in business development discussions and bring ideas to the table.
Essential Criteria
Must have held the position of Sous Chef for a minimum of 2 years,
Will have previously managed a team of more than 3 people
Can demonstrate the standard of food served
Have Food Safety Level 2, Allergen and Intolerance training, HACCAP qualification
Must be able to demonstrate their knowledge of food purchasing, waste management and efficiencies within a kitchen environment.
Can demonstrate a keen interest in developing and driving footfall and revenue
Eight5Zero Group is an equal opportunities employer.
We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Referral programme
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: REQ0000