Excelsis are actively seekinga newSous Chefto help prepare and cook delicious food for our Michelin Starred restaurant in the beautiful surroundings of the Cotswold just outside Chippenham.

Alongside the Head Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing the food and kitchen operations for the restaurantand will lead and inspire the kitchen and service teams with a culture that delivers an amazing guest experience.

Menu development will be an important part of this role with a thorough understanding and passion for food andflavours.A key eye for local and current food trends will be integral to this role.

If this is the kind of opportunity you are looking for - apply now!

Role Responsibility

Lots to do but lots of fun

In the absence of the Head Chef you willleadand inspirethe kitchen and service teams to deliver amazing guest experiences
Create original and great tasting seasonal food menus
Motivate the kitchen team to deliver a consistently high standard of food preparation and cooking
Hold regular inspirational product and skill focused training sessions for the kitchen and service teams
Ensure the kitchens are compliant with Health & Safety regulations and to manage and uphold regular cleaning and kitchen maintenance schedules
Work closely with the Restaurant Manager and Head Chef, marketing and events teams for the effective food operation throughout service and for all events at the bars and restaurants
Ensure that systems for stock management are adhered to and that stock levels are maintained in all kitchens with stock rotation taking place
Implement and maintain food wastage control within all kitchens
Promote the concept of the Bybrookwith passion and enthusiasm to all of the team.
Have a sound working understanding of all costs and charges relating to food operations and ensuring food cost of sales and GP margins are maintained at budgeted levels
Control the operational excellence of a busy and demanding kitchen, ensuring the Standard Operating Procedures for the kitchens are fully understood and followed at all times.
Help withall ordering, stock controls and standards of procedures
Participate fully as a team member within the F&B Department
Attend daily meetings promptly as required and to attend weekly F&B meetings.
Be responsible for ensuring all kitchen equipment and machinery is in working order and all repairs are reported and monitored
Assist the Food & Beverage Manager/ Exec Chef in monthly department meetings

The Ideal Candidate

Are you right for us?

Our successfulSous Chefwill have;

A proven, successful background from within a similar luxury hospitality environment
A true passion for food
Ability to lead a team
Financial Acumen
Ability to improve standards and implemented new ideas
Initiative and creativity
Effective communication skills

Package Description

And now for the good stuff

Hospitality is all about looking after people and we are committed to our people. We work hard to ensure you can enjoy your job and are well rewarded. As well as excellent training, development and progression opportunities, other benefits include:

Competitive salary, benefits andReal Living Wage Employer.
30days holiday (increasing with length of service)
50% Discount on food and beverage across all properties
Really big discounts of room nights across all properties
PERKZ discount scheme & Online guides such as Exercise, Wellbeing, and Finance.
Meals on duty provided for free
Recognition and rewards scheme
Access to our learning platform including great training and development programs.
Free gym access + where available dedicated classes.
B Corp accreditedand commitment to improving our People, Product and Planet.
Free downloads to newspapers, magazines and books
Cycle to work scheme
Discretionary service charge for certainroles