Sous Chef

Job Profile

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Sous Chef to join our thriving and successful all year-round business.

Our Location

Sat atop the Pentire peninsula, in Newquay, Lewinnick Lodge has 17 carefully designed rooms, where the huge windows bring the coastal vista to their bedside. It is the perfect luxury retreat in Cornwall.

At the Lewinnick, we are devoted to authentic hospitality, where we put people first. We provide every guest with a memorable experience which surprises, enchants and exceeds their expectations, every time they visit.

Our Role

As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision, preparation and service of food, ensuring all kitchen operations adhere to food safety, health, and hygiene regulations. You will support the Head Chef to lead, inspire and coach the kitchen brigade to enable them to perform to the best of their ability.

Our ideal candidate will act as a mentor to all members of the kitchen team and will always lead by example, inspiring individuals to grow & develop within the brigade. You will take responsibility for rota allocations, stock control and ordering as well as ensuring that our teams are trained appropriately and that training records are kept up to date.

You will work closely with the Head Chef to achieve company standards and have a good understanding of how to achieve the set KPI's for financial and operational objectives.

We are looking for:

Someone with substantial Sous Chef experience.
Someone with experience in sourcing locally sourced, great quality food and providing exceptional service standards.
To have the ability to remain calm under pressure and within a fast-paced working environment
Great time management skills
The ability to be attentive and adhere to management instructions professionally.

Our Company:

We are committed to providing our team members with an enjoyable place of work and pride ourselves with the investments and dedication to our individual employees, watching them learn and develop their skills and confidence. We have opportunities to provide internal promotions, hospitality and catering courses in our partnership with Truro & Penwith College.

Looking out for our team:

We are committed to providing 'Personal Perks' that financially support and increase the wellbeing of our individual employees. Helping to provide a valued, healthy and happy work life balance. We work with Hospitality Action, to give each employee additional confidential support 24/7. From the first day of joining our team, you are able to enjoy the following Personal Perks:

Employee Assistance Programme with Hospitality Action.
A Competitive Salary
Regular salary reviews
Career progression
Training opportunities
Complimentary parking
Hotel accommodation discounts at both Lewinnick Lodge & The Plume of Feathers
Discounts at both Lewinnick Lodge & The Plume of Feathers

Hours of Work: Full-Time, 5 days out 7 to include evenings and weekends.

Please note, we can only consider applications for those eligible to work in the UK or that hold a valid UK work permit/visa for this vacancy.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £14.50 per hour

Benefits:
Casual dress
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:
Newquay: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person