Sous Chef
Job title: Sous Chef
Department: Kitchen
Job type: Full-time 5 working days (48 hours a week - hours to cover lunch and dinner service)
A fantastic new opportunity to join a brigade of professional chefs to continue pushing Gravetye forward in maintaining the standards of the Michelin star status and four red star status set by the AA and Relais & Châteaux.
Be ready to show your skills, creativity and passion supporting the Executive Head Chef in the creation of seasonal dishes using the best ingredients directly from our kitchen garden whilst assisting in the smooth running of the busy kitchen.
Responsibilities:
- Menu planning: Assisting The Executive Head Chef with the continuing development of the menu
- Food preparation: Ensuring food is prepared efficiently and to the highest standard
- Managing staff: To lead by example and maintain the passion and enthusiasm of the team, nurturing and encouraging their development and skill set
- Inventory: Ordering ingredients and keeping track of stock levels
- Kitchen cleanliness: Ensuring the kitchen is clean and meets all health and safety regulations
- Training: Onboarding new staff members and providing ongoing training within the kitchen brigade in conjunction with the Executive Head Chef
- Scheduling: Creating work schedules for the kitchen team
- Conflict resolution: Resolving conflicts between kitchen staff
Required skills / Experience:
- To have previous experience in a Michelin Star kitchen brigade in a similar position
- To be committed to being part of a driven team that is aiming to achieve quality and high standards in the kitchen.
- To have good all round experience and professionalism to the level of one Michelin Star
- To be passionate, keen to share your knowledge and learn new skills
- To be able to communicate with colleagues and managers in English
- To demonstrate the ability to respond to business needs and work under pressure.
Benefits:
- Salary: £37,000 - £40,000 per annum subject to experience
- 28 holiday days inclusive of bank holidays and a day off after 1 years service
- Monthly paid service charge (tronc) paid in arrears and accrued from your first day of employment - this is in addition to the annual salary.
- Staff discounts available within Relais & Châteaux and Pride of Britain
- Staff discounts at Gravetye Manor and family rates
- Anniversary gifts from your first anniversary
- Employee of the quarter and employee of the year awards
- Meals provided on duty
- Auto enrolled into company pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme + access to online Dr's appointments and prescriptions
- Hospitatity Rewards - 1000's of discounts and savings with major shopping outlets
- Yearly Christmas staff party
- Staff accommodation subject to availability
If you would like to apply, please send your CV and covering letter in the first instance to Sam Matthews, HR Manager at Sam@Gravetyemanor.co.uk. Thank you for considering Gravetye Manor as your next career step and we very much look forward to hearing from you.
Apply Now or call direct on +44 1342 810 567
Commis de Rang
Job title: Commis de Rang
Department: Restaurant
Job type: Full-time (48 hours per week)
Come and join a dynamic team of professionals for the opening of our new dining room at Gravetye Manor.
Our newly appointed Restaurant Manager is looking to recruit motivated and passionate candidates to take part in the opening of our 60 seat Michelin starred restaurant with uninterrupted views over our famous gardens.
Be ready to show your skills, learn from us all and deliver an impeccable service, yet in a friendly atmosphere.
Responsibilities:
- To be on duty on time and always be presented in a clean and smart manner, ensuring uniform is smartly dressed and shoes are polished.
- To maintain the standards of Gravetye in keeping with the four red star status set by the AA and Relais & Châteaux and one Michelin star.
- To serve food prepared by our Chefs and assist in clearing tables.
- To be aware of how each dish is prepared and the ingredients used, developing your knowledge as the menu changes.
- To prepare mise-en-place both in the back office and in the dining room allowing a smooth running of service
- To maintain the cleanliness of the working area at the highest level and monitor regular cleaning schedules.
- To understand the importance of taking care of equipment.
- To report all comments, complaints and feedback to the relevant manager on duty.
- To adhere to strict precautions to safeguard hotel and guests property and to inform your manager immediately of any discrepancies, breakages and losses.
- To attend and participate in any training and personal development schemes as recommended by your manager.
- To liaise with other departments ensuring good communication and co-operation at all times.
- To carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by management.
- To comply with all the company’s Health and Safety requirements.
- To have a full knowledge of and be able to act upon the Fire procedures as laid down in the Hotel Fire Procedure in compliance with the Fire Precautions Act 1971, and to attend Fire Training as requested.
Required skills / Experience:
- To be committed to being part of a driven team that is aiming to achieve quality and high standards throughout the hotel.
- To be passionate, keen to share your knowledge and learn new skills.
- To be able to communicate with guests, colleagues and managers in English.
- To demonstrate an excellent attention to detail.
Benefits:
- 28 holiday days inclusive of bank holidays and a day off on your birthday after one year
- Staff discounts available within Relais & Châteaux and Pride of Britain
- Staff discounts at Gravetye Manor and family rates
- Anniversary gifts from your first anniversary
- Employee of the quarter and employee of the year awards
- Meals provided on duty
- Auto enrolled into company pension scheme
- Yearly Christmas staff party
- Staff accommodation subject to availability
Your job title and the tasks outlined above do not limit or define the work for which you are employed and the Company may require you from time to time to do other work within your capability. We may also ask you to work for short periods in other departments, if this is the case, then training will be provided where necessary to enable you to undertake the tasks expected of you.
To be considered for the role of Commis de Rang at Gravetye Manor, please send a copy of your CV and a cover letter to careers@gravetyemanor.co.uk or use our online application form.
Thank you for considering Gravetye Manor as your next career step and we very much look forward to welcoming you in our team.
Apply Now or call direct on +44 1342 810 567
