Sous Chef

Benefits

Salary - £45,564 plus service charge

Holiday - 28 days holiday, enhanced after 5 years of service.

• Free meals on duty.
• Uniform offered and dry cleaned.
• Complimentary on-site parking is available whilst on duty.
• Free limited shuttle service between the hotel and Heathrow Terminal 5 and Egham Station.
• Discounted employee friends & family rates at Arora Hotels.
• Food and beverage discounts.
• Christmas gifts and employee parties.
• Introduce a friend scheme.
• Cycle 2 work scheme.
• UK attraction Entertainments.
• Taste card.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Wage stream.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Arora star employee recognition.
• Long service recognition award.

About us

Fairmont Windsor Park is a beautiful, heartfelt retreat surrounded by 40 acres of English countryside that blends iconic heritage with modern elegance. Our five-star hotel includes 251 luxurious bedrooms and suites accompanied by 7 restaurants and bars offering an unrivalled dining experience. The spa and wellness facilities are inspired by nature and the hotel has state of the art conference facilities.

Role Overview

Sub Chefs in our team have a true passion for food and are responsible for the day-to-day management, preparation and service of all food within the hotel. Ensuring that the highest standards of quality and service are maintained and that strict food hygiene controls are kept in all kitchen areas.

• Ensuring the smooth running of kitchen operation.
• Run the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Head chef.
• Management of efficient stock control & procedures.
• Ensuring all financial aspects of the kitchen management are adhered to and carry out all costings within the budgeted guidelines.
• Managing communication within the kitchen and with other departments.
• Controlling food wastage.
• Maintain the highest levels of food hygiene, health and safety.
• Support and monitor training and development of the kitchen team.

About you

• A true passion for food.
• Strong leadership and motivational abilities.
• Commercially astute and financially aware.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, creativity, innovation and a drive to maintain high standards.
• Resilience and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• You value being part of a team and supporting your colleagues.
• Most of all, you will have an approachable, positive, and proactive manner.
• A smart and professional appearance.
• 5-star experience in a similar role would be a real advantage.