Sous Chef Monty's Inn £32,000pa + service charge (4-day week)

Monty's Inn, is situated in the beautiful village of Beaulieu and offers a relaxed, warm atmosphere, the perfect country pub in Hampshire to enjoy fantastic dining and beverages. Monty’s Inn is based at the four-star Montagu Arms Hotel, Beaulieu, surrounded by the glorious scenery of the New Forest.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Sous Chef to join our friendly kitchen brigade. As a proactive, hands-on chef you will have the skills to manage, motivate and develop the team through effective communication, problem-solving and collaboration. You get to work with the finest quality, seasonal ingredients which are free-range, organic and sourced as locally as possible. The Montagu Arms is a friendly and supportive employer with a culture of involvement and ongoing training and development, helping staff to reach their full potential.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Good knowledge of classic and technical cooking methods (Level 2/3 Cookery)
• Excellent organisation skills and adaptability
• A collaborative approach to teamwork
• A passion for food and ambition to achieve the highest standards
• Good knowledge of food hygiene standards
• High standards of cleanliness and personal hygiene, taking pride in maintaining a safe working environment
• Strong leadership skills enabling them to develop and challenge the team in a professional, rewarding environment.
• CDP/Sous Chef experience in a similar establishment or hotel i.e. experience of running your own section/supervisory responsibilities

Working closely with Monty's Head Chef, you will help manage stock, rotas, staffing and costs, ensuring that food service is delivered with resource optimisation and cost efficiency in mind, without affecting quality control and the attention to detail required at this level.

Main responsibilities:

• Help with the day to day running of the kitchen including ordering and control of food related GPs and associated paper work.
• Control of staffing costs, ensuring staffing budgets are met.
• Assisting Head Chef in the management of staff, including disciplinary and conduct issues.
• Take responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef, ensuring that standards are maintained.
• Must be confident in managing a variety of sections, including running the pass.
• Working with Head Chef to develop the menu and proposing ideas for improving our food offering.
• Onboarding new employees/ensuring that junior chefs are given the guidance and training that they need.
• Establishing strong relationships with staff in other areas of the business, including managers and front of house teams.
• Ensuring a high level of cleanliness in the kitchen is maintained and all Montagu Arms Hotel safety procedures are followed.
• Ensuring all kitchen staff are well presented and demonstrate good personal hygiene.
• Ensuring kitchen equipment is used safely and appropriately, as well as logging any maintenance issues.
• Help with all HACCP food safety management including daily fridge temperature, operational reports, blast chiller reports etc, ensuring strict adherence with food hygiene regulations.
• Keeping the team motivated and structured, encouraging a creative environment and supporting a good work life balance.

The role is full time (48 hours per week), with a rota operating on 4 out of 7 days per week. Transport is an advantage to reach the picturesque village of Beaulieu. The hotel is situated 6 miles from Brockenhurst Village and train station with excellent rail links to Bournemouth, Southampton and London.

Employee Benefits:

• 4-day week (with 3 days off per week)
• up to £32,000 per year plus Service Charge tips and annual salary review
• Leisure membership of our award winning SenSpa facility at Careys Manor (sister hotel)
• Free meals on duty
• Paid day off on your birthday
• Training & development opportunities
• Generous discounts off hotel stays, restaurants, spa services and products
• Friends and family discounts in our Hotels, Spa and Restaurants across Group
• Referral bonus for introducing a friend
• Enhanced annual leave for long service (5 years+)
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme through Hospitality Action
• Pension scheme
• Free onsite parking

If you have relevant experience in a professional kitchen and are keen to join like-minded chefs who are truly passionate about food then this might be the role for you. Please send your CV and covering letter via the link below.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Beaulieu: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Reference ID: Montys Sous Chef
Expected start date: 13/03/2023