Brasserie Beau Sous Chef - £35K+ TRONC

Set in a beautiful honey coloured Georgian terrace is the boutique Hotel Indigo Bath. Grade one listed our building is steeped in history and sits in the peaceful street of South Parade, just steps away from the centre of Bath. Surrounded by culture Bath is famous for romance, literature and historic architecture; our boutique hotel is a great base to explore this wonderful city.

Our 154 rooms have been perfectly designed with our guests and the city in mind. Modern and stylish they reflect the influences of the architects and novelists who made Bath famous for its story telling and passionate social scene. From the start of the guest experience until the moment they leave, they'll be embroiled in this fascinating neighbourhood.

But Hotel Indigo Bath is more than just a Hotel; we're also the home of The Elder Restaurant, a sumptuous yet informal dining experience where our guests are taken on a journey of discovery by our knowledgeable and passionate team. We also offer a private dining suite and eight adjoining guestrooms feature to create the perfect stay for anyone visiting Bath.

This could be your opportunity to work somewhere completely unique, somewhere where you can be yourself, talk about the stories of our wonderful neighbourhood and put your stamp on the ever-evolving brand that is Hotel Indigo.

The Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Sous Chef to join our brigade. We look for Sous Chefs and will therefore play a key role in the success of the brigade. We need someone who is ambitious, driven and motivated, with strong leadership skills who can assist in developing both the product and service. This role is challenging, but exceptionally rewarding, so you will be hard -working, focused, inspiring and encouraging. You will support the Executive Head Chef and Head Chef with the day -to -day supervision of the Kitchen Team, you’ll fine tune not only your culinary skills, but your management one’s too. You’ll have vision and use your creative skills to assist in developing exciting new menu concepts for our guests to enjoy whilst ensuring all food is cooked and presented to specification whilst working to the highest of all Food Safety standards. You’ll need sharp communication skills to keep control with the ability to work well under pressure, supporting our Chef de Parties or Commis Chefs along the way.

The Ideal Candidate:

We’re looking for a Sous Chef to hit the ground running. You’ll display perseverance and have bags of experience working in fast -paced, luxury restaurants with top quality local ingredients. You’ll have a keen eye with meticulous detail for every plate you serve. You’ll be an ambitious and driven professional who is able to support the Head Chef in motivating the team as well as assist in the continuous improvement of both product and service. As a competent Junior Sous Chef ensuring you and your team have the highest of standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and health and safety, will be second nature to you. 

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility.

Benefits:

• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at all Castlebridge properties for you and your friends and family, so everyone can enjoy a break away. Rates start from £50 per night, with breakfast included.
• 50% off your bill when you dine in one of our Restaurants or Bars.
• Fully funded Apprenticeship programme to develop your career without a reduction in your pay.
• Cycle to work scheme " save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes.
• Healthcare Cash Plans - dental, optical, medical and more available from just £1 per week.
• Referral schemes for referring your friends or family to join our team.
• Flexible shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone.
• Monthly colleague recognition through our 5-Star Service rewards programme and monetary rewards for long service milestones.
• Use of Wagestream financial wellbeing platform, allowing you to access your pay as and when you need it.
• Employee Assistance Programme " free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you.
• An internal communications hub which acts as our very own social media platform, connecting you to your colleagues and the wider group in seconds.