Sous Chef

We are looking for a highly professional and enthusiastic Sous Chef to join our Kitchen Team at our 29 bedroom hotel, The Star in Alfriston. We are set at the foot of the East Sussex Downs and on the banks of the Cuckmere River.

Job Description

-Sous Chef
-£43,000 PA
-Equal share of service charge (approx. £5,000 pa)
-28 Days annual (inclusive of bank holidays) additional 2 days after 2 years service
-48 Hours p/w
-Live in accommodation for the first 3 months
-Inclusion in the NEST pension scheme after your probationary period
-30% off Food & Beverage when dining at any of the three hotels in The Polizzi Collection
-Preferential accommodation rates at any of the three hotels in The Polizzi Collection
-This is a full time position for 48 hours per week, 5 days a week.

About the role

-To assist the Head Chef in planning and directing food preparation and culinary activities to the highest professional quality for all food production at the hotel. Including all items produced for; The Dining Room (60 covers), The Inn & Lounge (approx. 70), Room Service (30 Rooms), Banqueting (One event space with a capacity: dining 30 & reception 80) and two Terrace (100 covers)
To assist in creating, developing and updating all menus in keeping with The Star’s culinary offering, quality expectations and ethos
-Assisting the Head Chef in managing and monitoring the requisition and purchase of all food products and other necessary supplies. Confirming the sourcing strategies are of the highest professional quality, seasonality and locally sourced where possible
-Leading the development and monitoring of the food and labour budgets for the department, departmental training and hygiene standards
-Ensure the kitchen is a secure, safe and inspirational learning environment for all of the kitchen team
-To proactivity motivate, encourage teamwork and provide direction to all team members and lead by example

About you

-We are looking for an enthusiastic team player, positive attitude and capable with a passion for cooking.

We require

-Minimum 5 year experience

-A confident, professional and welcoming personality.

-Passionate about the hospitality industry.

-An attention to detail and accuracy of work.

-Effective communicator with an ability to build strong internal and external relationships;

-Excellent grooming standards.

-An ability to work under pressure and resilience.

-Capable of multitasking.

-Must have your own transport due to the location.

Why join us

The Polizzi Collection is a family-owned collection of three hotels and “our family”, you the employees, are very important to us. We truly value our family and as such we have many long serving employees at each of our hotels. We understand the importance of teamwork and that it takes everyone working together to achieve the goal of making memorable experiences for our guests. The rewards of working with such wonderful passionate employees are endless!

* Please only apply for this position if you are currently living in the UK and have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions.

Pay

£43,000.00 per year

Benefits

-Canteen
-Company pension
-Employee discount
-Referral programme

Work Location

In person