Senior Sous Chef
- Harrogate, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
We are not just hiring - we are looking for passionate chefs who inspire their team and bring creativity to every plate!
If you have the skills, experience, and passion to make a difference, we want to hear from you!
We are on the hunt for an enthusiastic, driven, and talented Senior Sous Chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment, inspires those around them, and is committed to delivering exceptional food and unforgettable guest experiences.
About The Role
The Rudding Park team's core purpose is to create timeless memories and instinctive care in exceptional spaces.
As a senior sous chef within Rudding Park you will be given full training across all areas of the kitchen and over time have the chance to work across multiple outlets within the resort. This will enable you to gain experience doing different food styles and services.
You are expected to run the kitchen whilst overseeing the kitchen as a whole and taking complete control in the absence of the head chef. You will be comfortable catering for a number of different meal periods from breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea & dinner as well as private function
You will also be expected to manage the junior team members to motivate, train and ensure the food goes out to the highest standard and that all health and safety / COSHH protocol is been followed.
You will need to have an understanding of our computer systems we used for ordering, rotating and food safety and have a good understand of food costing to ensure budget targets are met.
You will play a key role in menu development working along the head chef & development chef to ensure the menus are kept up to date & on trend.
You will be working with a strong motivated kitchen team of experienced and passionate Chefs who promote collaboration and diligence.
About You
A privately-owned luxury hotel, Rudding Park has 90 bedrooms and suites, a destination spa, three restaurants and a kitchen garden, private cinema, two golf courses and meetings and events venue. Set in 300 acres of landscaped gardens and woodland, Rudding Park is one of the most beautiful Harrogate hotels.
Rudding Park features the first Roof Top Spa in the UK and offers an extensive range hydrotherapy and thermal experiences. We offer an extensive range of treatments and guests can discover the Escape Zone - a peaceful and serene space to relax following a treatment. The Spa also offers an indoor swimming pool using natural waters from the grounds of Rudding Park, a Juniper Log Sauna, Rasul for traditional Moorish mud treatments, Retail Therapy, Hair Studio, Nail and Beauty Studio.
- Do you lead by example and bring out the best in others?
- Are you passionate about creating exceptional dishes and memorable dining experiences?
- Can you turn challenges into opportunities while maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen?
If you have the skills, experience, and passion to make a difference, we want to hear from you!
We are on the hunt for an enthusiastic, driven, and talented Senior Sous Chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment, inspires those around them, and is committed to delivering exceptional food and unforgettable guest experiences.
About The Role
The Rudding Park team's core purpose is to create timeless memories and instinctive care in exceptional spaces.
As a senior sous chef within Rudding Park you will be given full training across all areas of the kitchen and over time have the chance to work across multiple outlets within the resort. This will enable you to gain experience doing different food styles and services.
You are expected to run the kitchen whilst overseeing the kitchen as a whole and taking complete control in the absence of the head chef. You will be comfortable catering for a number of different meal periods from breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea & dinner as well as private function
You will also be expected to manage the junior team members to motivate, train and ensure the food goes out to the highest standard and that all health and safety / COSHH protocol is been followed.
You will need to have an understanding of our computer systems we used for ordering, rotating and food safety and have a good understand of food costing to ensure budget targets are met.
You will play a key role in menu development working along the head chef & development chef to ensure the menus are kept up to date & on trend.
You will be working with a strong motivated kitchen team of experienced and passionate Chefs who promote collaboration and diligence.
About You
- Thrive under pressure whilst be able to give out clear instruction
- Team player and who can respectfully communicate to the team
- Be reliable, hardworking, trustworthy and passionate in your work
- Lead, motivate, train and drive the team
- Been open, flexible and ready for change, as the business demands
- Work alongside the head chef & development chef to create interesting, innovate and on tread menus
- Using of computers system used for rotating, ordering and food safety
- Understand of food cost and how the control it
- Take information from head chef and feedback to team in a positive manner
- Control orders, deliveries and stock rotation to ensure correct stock levels and food cost targets are met
- Maintain kitchen hygiene standard at all times and train junior staff members to expected standards
- Following all health & safety / COSHH protocol and ensure junior team members have a full understanding as well
- Working with other chefs across the resort offering help as required
- Do all the above whilst following the core values of Rudding Park
A privately-owned luxury hotel, Rudding Park has 90 bedrooms and suites, a destination spa, three restaurants and a kitchen garden, private cinema, two golf courses and meetings and events venue. Set in 300 acres of landscaped gardens and woodland, Rudding Park is one of the most beautiful Harrogate hotels.
Rudding Park features the first Roof Top Spa in the UK and offers an extensive range hydrotherapy and thermal experiences. We offer an extensive range of treatments and guests can discover the Escape Zone - a peaceful and serene space to relax following a treatment. The Spa also offers an indoor swimming pool using natural waters from the grounds of Rudding Park, a Juniper Log Sauna, Rasul for traditional Moorish mud treatments, Retail Therapy, Hair Studio, Nail and Beauty Studio.
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Responsibilities
Lead kitchen operations and take full control in the Head Chef’s absence, overseeing service across multiple meal periods and resort outlets. Motivate and train junior staff, support menu development, manage orders and stock, control food costs, and maintain food safety, hygiene, health, and safety standards.
Requirements
The role calls for a reliable, hardworking, trustworthy, and passionate chef who can thrive under pressure, give clear instructions, and communicate respectfully as part of a team. Candidates should be able to lead and train staff, manage food costs and stock, use kitchen computer systems for ordering, rotation, and food safety, and follow health and safety and COSHH protocols.
Skills
- Kitchen Leadership
- Team Motivation and Training
- Menu Development
- Food Cost Control
- Ordering and Stock Management
- Stock Rotation
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Hygiene
- Health and Safety Compliance
- COSHH Compliance
- Communication
- Working Under Pressure
- Flexibility
- Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, and Dinner Service
- Private Function Catering
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Management & Leadership
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Senior Sous Chef
- Kitchen Operations
- Team Leadership
- Staff Training
- Menu Development
- Food Costing
- Budget Targets
- Ordering Systems
- Stock Rotation
- Deliveries
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Hygiene
- Health and Safety
- COSHH
- Breakfast Service
- Lunch Service
- Afternoon Tea
- Dinner Service
- Private Functions
- Resort Kitchens
- Guest Experience
- Multi-Outlet Operations