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The Belfry Hotel & Resort is an award-winning hotel, home to 300+ luxurious bedrooms and suites, several restaurants and bars, events and meetings spaces, a leisure club and spa. Our three golf courses, including The Brabazon, are recognised as world-class, and home to this years Betfred British Masters. Whether you're drawn to our iconic golf courses, the serenity of the spa, the excitement of guest services, or our behind-the-scenes operations, there's a place for you in our vibrant team.
We are writing a new and exciting chapter in the history of The Belfry. A major expansion and renovation project has begun at our resort, due for completion in Autumn 2025. With a substantial investment in excess of £80 million, we are enriching our resort including the addition of a new event space, The Masters Suite, 149 extra bedrooms, a state-of-the-art leisure club, and much more.
We believe in taking care of our team just as much as we do our guests. That's why we were named in the 2024 Caterers Top 30 Best Places to Work, as well as Springboards 2024 Best Employer. So, join us on our journey as we unveil a new and unparalleled resort.
Sams Clubhouse
Overlooking our stunning PGA golf course, our high-volume sports bar, Sams Clubhouse, is the perfect place to relax after a days golfing. This bar is busy all day, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The menu in Sams Club House is a mixture of clubhouse classics and Belfry touches from sharing boards, burgers, and buckets of wings to wraps, pies and catch of the day In summer season the outside patio and bar opens and can provide dining options for up to 250 guests at any time and approximately 500 covers per day.
Salary
The on target earning potential for this role is £38,025 annual salary, compromising of a base salary of £35,279 plus a qualified estimate of £2,746 gratuities per annum
About the role
As Sous Chef within Sams Clubhouse kitchen your day will be focused on ensuring the kitchen brigade are working towards producing the Sams menu to a very high, consistent standard.
You will also be responsible for:
- Understanding the importance of allergens and dietary safety within your kitchen
- Running a safe and compliant kitchen
- All temperature logging for hot items and refrigerators to ensure full compliance
- Running of the kitchen throughout a busy service and providing support to your team to ensure a fast and accurate delivery.
- Clearing and cleaning of your section and other areas of the kitchen to ensure we remain compliant
- Ordering stock, implement specials menu ideas
- Management, training and development
- Deputising for the Head Chef
About you
The ideal candidate should have experience in a fast-paced kitchen at Sous Chef level or above and possess excellent communication and presentation skills.
In addition, you will be:
- An inspirational leader, a quick thinker and a brilliant communicator
- Passionate about quality food and working with seasonal ingredients
- Standards-driven, with a fantastic eye for detail
- Experienced in taking ownership over your section and working towards guidelines of portion control including weights and measurements and logging all wastage for more accurate GP %
- Able to develop strong relationships with your team, and colleagues
- Proficient in understanding of COSHH and HACCP on food storage.
Belfry Benefits
Learning & Development
We inspire and develop our team through on-the-job coaching & mentoring, in-house training and provide access to our online learning platform, The Belfry Campus. We offer apprenticeships in a host of subjects delivering nationally recognised qualifications to help advance careers, and our LEAD development programme empowers and inspires our teams to grow from Team Member through to Executive roles. We aim to promote internally where possible, nurture ambition and ensure all our team looking to progress have development plans in place, to support you to achieve your potential.
Wellness
We prioritise your wellbeing with discounted gym memberships and wellness programmes for personal growth. Partnering with The Burnt Chef Project, we offer mental health support and access to funded counselling. Our healthcare schemes include life assurance, 24-hour GP services, and health cash-plans, while our Menopause Support programme provides tailored assistance. With Wagestream access, you can easily track earnings, manage savings, and access wages on your terms, promoting financial wellness. Our Cycle2Work scheme supports sustainable travel for environmental and team wellbeing.
Showing our appreciation
We appreciate our team with our annual Belfry Awards, long service recognition, and extra holidays for loyalty and team events. Enjoy discounts at our resort's restaurants, bars, spa, and golf, for you and your friends & family. Access to Perkbox provides discounts & vouchers for everyday use plus on the spot rewards for your hard work. We provide free parking, a subsidised taxi service, and complimentary meals during shifts.
Making a difference
We are committed to sustainability and are proud of our Silver Award from Green Tourism and GEO Certification. The Belfry, spanning 550 acres in the Midlands, prioritises giving back to our local community and protecting wildlife. We integrate ESG into everything we do, from charity initiatives, raising over £20,000 last year, to golf course maintenance. We track charitable work at personal, departmental, and resort-wide levels to showcase our community contributions.
Our Values
Working here is more than just a job: we are a community that values each individuals contribution and growth, whilst supporting each others success - regardless of department or role. Our Belfry Beliefs Make a Difference, Own Our Actions, Better Together, and Deliver Every Day aren't just words; they're the foundation of our culture and the essence of who we are.
If you're seeking a place where you can contribute, grow, and have a lasting impact then the Belfry Hotel & Resort is the place for you.
