Senior Sous Chef

About the role

Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network , whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality. Take the opportunity to become a Heartist® , and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster. Old Thorns Hotel & Resort is a four-star hotel, set in 400 acres of picturesque Hampshire countryside and offers customers a unique experience all in one place. It is easily accessible from the A3, only 30 minutes from the M25 and Portsmouth. With bedrooms, residences & penthouses, a championship golf course, meeting and events spaces, restaurants, a health club and a beauty spa, Old Thorns is the ideal destination for our customers to enjoy a night away, staycation, wedding, event, golf break, conference and much more. We have an exciting opportunity for a keen Live-Out  Senior Sous Chef  to join our Kitchen Team here at  Old Thorns Hotel & Resort . The role will give you the opportunity to learn and develop in the kitchen, with good potential to progress within the company. You should have high standards of food preparation and presentation, ensuring food wastage is kept to a minimum. You will be working in one of our many kitchens: Our lively Sports Bar offering pub style food, our Kings Restaurant offering our residents breakfast and dinner, or our Banquet Kitchens where we cater for up to 450 covers on a busy wedding or tribute night. Carry out cooking duties during production periods at a high standard. Produce food which complies with the set menus and high quality expectations. Monitor and ensure strict portion control. Ensure wastage is limited. Ensure the food is stored and labelled correctly. Correctly setup the kitchen and servery prior to opening. Assist the Head Chef with the onboarding of new employees. Assist the Head Chef with planning and developing menus. Monitor and ensure daily and weekly cleaning records are completed. Assist with compliance of all Hygiene Audits and any EHO visits. Communicate effectively and respectfully with other members of the kitchen team and Front of House. Must hold a Valid Right to Work in the UK High volume catering - Desirable Level 3 in Food Hygiene (or a similar qualification) - Desirable Level 2 in Food Safety/Hygiene - Essential Training in Food Allergens - Essential Minimum 1 - 3 years in a similar role - Essential Available to work flexible hours (including evenings and weekends) - Essential Passionate about delivering quality food. Be efficient, organised and work well within a team. Old Thorns Company Benefits Countryside setting A large variety of Learning & Development opportunities (including apprenticeships and courses) Free meals on duty Free on-site parking Long Service Awards & Long Service Holiday Entitlement Employee Recognition Programmes 28 days paid holiday entitlement Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme (£100) Employee Assistance Programme Discounts across all Food & Beverage outlets Discounted access to our on-site gym and pool Discounts on Spa Treatments and Products Discount on Golf Retail Products in the Proshop Discounts on hotel rooms and Hotel-Run events (including our Tribute Nights) Discounts across Accor worldwide!

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