SOUS CHEF

Salary: £39,140 per annum plus monthly tronc typically £3,400 annually

Nestled in the North Yorkshire countryside, Grantley Hall is a five-star, 17th-century property offering a blend of stately grandeur and contemporary luxury. A leader in luxury hospitality, it was the first UK hotel to achieve Hospitality Assured World Class Status and also received a Two MICHELIN Key Distinction in 2024. As a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and PoB Hotels, it features 47 opulent rooms and suites, five restaurants, three bars, an award winning spa and a cutting edge gym, making Grantley Hall a truly distinctive luxury experience. The hotel is also a member of Forbes Travel Guide which recognises a commitment to service excellence across the globe.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the brigade ensuring the smooth, safe, and efficient running of the kitchen operation
• Demonstrating a committed approach to the development of creative menus and service in the kitchen
• Ensuring the quality of food is of the exceptional standard expected when dining at any of the outlets that Fletchers Kitchen provide food for
• Continually striving towards achievement and improvement
• Ensuring the Head Chef is kept aware of any relevant feedback from either the hotel guests or team
• Assisting on sections or help with other duties when required
• Training and delegation of tasks to the junior members of the team
• Ordering on a daily basis, whilst keeping in mind stock usage, menu planning and business levels
• The cleanliness, stock control, organisation and standards of the kitchen

Key Skills, Qualities & Experience

• A true passion for food
• The enthusiasm and willingness to learn
• A thorough understanding of health & safety and food safety guidelines within the kitchen
• A willingness to work to the high standards that are demanded from a luxury establishment
• Innovation, creativity and attention to detail
• Relish the pressure of the kitchen environment
• Experience of supervising and guiding others

Benefits

• Tips typically over £200 per month (£3,400 per year)
• Complimentary bespoke uniform and chef whites
• Complimentary meals whilst on duty
• Refer a Friend bonus - earn up to £1000
• Holiday Buy/Sell Scheme
• Complimentary employee car parking
• Complimentary state of the art onsite gym - with personal trainer support
• 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays) increasing with service
• Professional development opportunities at all levels
• Reimbursement on work shoes, sight tests, and professional memberships
• Modern and spacious discounted live in accommodation for eligible roles
• Access to hundreds of exclusive employee benefits, rewards and discounts targeted specifically at the hospitality sector
• Support for wellbeing with a wide range of stand out wellbeing support
• Celebration of success with annual awards ceremonies, team events, incentives, training achievements, birthdays, marriages, new babies, and length of service awards
• Employee Assistance Programme helpline and online support, along with wellbeing champions onsite
• Team Member of the Month Awards
• Discount on Grantley Hall restaurants, spa products, and gift shop
• Discounted stays at Grantley Hall, as well as other Pride of Britain Hotels
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Stream, allowing instant access to wages