We ensure you’re rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
* Free meals
* Contributory pension scheme
* Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
* Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
* Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
* Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and many more
* Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
* Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
* Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
* You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
Sous Chef - Twycross
Up to £32,000 per annum dependent on experience
5 Over 7 Days
At RA Venues, we inspire great experiences at some of the UK’s leading cultural and heritage destinations. From cappuccinos at Pennethorne’s in Somerset House to feeding hungry herbivores at Bristol Zoo, or sophisticated afternoon teas in Liberty London to alfresco brunches at the River Cottage at Hatfield House, we celebrate great food and legendary dining across our portfolio of clients.
We are looking for a talented and experienced Sous Chef to join our catering team at this prestigious contract based on the Leicestershire / Warwickshire border.
We are looking for someone that can help drive our food offer forward working alongside Head Chef and General Manager.In return we offer support and development to grow within our business alongside a competitive salary.
More about the role: * The Sous Chef Chef will help Head Chef in planning and organising the preparation and cooking of food for functions and events ensuring that the company’s reputation for quality is enhanced with customers and clients at all times
* Support the existing team in food production covering both the retail operation and the conference and events operation by providing advice, expertise and innovation
* Possess an exceptional drive for quality for Hospitality events
* Responsible for all aspects of food safety, HS and COSHH
* Maintaing all H&S and Food Safety Policies
* Stock taking and ordering
Who you are: * Proven experience in a role as Sous Chef being able to demonstrate a track record of catering for large numbers but at the same time making the customer feel that their meal has been individually prepared for them.
* Have a ’big personality’ .Great people skills and be able to develop, train and inspire a large team.
* Have a real passion for food and customer service along with bags of enthusiasm.
* Food Innovation and development is essential along with being up to date with current food trends
* Ability to communicate at all levels
* Superb culinary skills
* Good financial understanding
* High standards and be quality driven
* Excellent organisational skills
* A ’Can do’ attitude
* Must be able to drive (no public transport)
About Us
Part of Compass Group UK&I, Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK’s leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.
Job Reference: com/0407/92635001/52662463/SU
Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone’s talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!