Sous Chef

THE ELDER RESTAURANT IN BATH
Seated in a series of elegant and atmospheric dining rooms, each portioned along the lines of the original Georgian houses they reside within, our guests are welcomed as old friends. A sumptuous yet informal dining experience where our guests are taken on a journey of discovery by our knowledgeable and passionate team. Everyone who visits The Elder leaves having learnt something –whether it’s a story about the history of Bath, our local estates or how we prepare and cook the perfect venison.

Managing our own game on local estates offers us the opportunity to take our guests out to visit these sites, enhancing their experience even further

Sustainability is at the core of our message – we go to incredible lengths to ensure all our meat, fish and veg are grown or harvested humanely, carefully and with care. Our wild food offering is unique in the UK – as land managers we control wild deer herds on private estates and process the venison in our own FSA regulated larder.

The Elder is the brainchild of Mike Robinson, one of Britain’s leading authorities on wild food and game. His infectious personality and passion for sustainable wild food has converted more than one vegetarian. Mike is Co-Owner of The Harwood Arms in Fulham, London’s only Michelin Starred pub, also specialising in game and wild food and Owner of Robinson Wild Foods, specialist supplier of the best venison to 15 of London’s finest restaurants.

£35-37k + TRONC

The Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Sous Chef to join our brigade. We look for Sous Chefs who aspire to be our future Head 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 Group 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. You’ll have your sights set on a Head Chef role so professional development will need to be a priority for 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.