Senior Sous Chef Restaurant

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team at Bartley Lodge Hotelin Cadnam. You will join us on a 45 hour a week permanent basis and in return, you will receive a salary of up to £32,000 per annum, plus service charge. At New Forest Hotels our purpose is to enrich the lives of those within our community by providing the best New Forest Hospitality. Our vision is realised through creating a warm, sincere environment where everyone can connect, be creative and thrive. As a collection of hotels, we provide our teams with the opportunity to work across our venues giving everyone the chance to develop themselves both professionally and personally. Benefits of joining us as our Senior Sous Chef : - 28 days holiday per year, plus a duvet day on your birthday (contracted roles only)

• Stylish uniform provided
• Fantastic career development and training opportunities
• Free staff parking
• Other benefits including, private healthcare discounts, employee discounts across the Collection, yearly team celebration, discounts at our sister resort in Cyprus, discount for family and friends.
• Access to ‘My Physical Wellbeing’ - A huge range of expert support and resources help – 24/7 access to GP (phone, video and message), Hundreds of fitness, yoga, cooking and meditation videos, Exclusive Gym discounts at over 2,500 gym

What we’re looking for in our ideal Senior Sous Chef:

• At least 2 years’ experience in a Sous Chef role at multi-sites or in a busy quality kitchen environment or experience as a Head Chef of a smaller kitchen
• Availability to work 45 hours per week on a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and during busy holiday periods
• GCSE (or equivalent qualification) in Maths and English
• Q Level 2 – Professional Cookery (or equivalent apprenticeship)
• Q Level 2 Pastry (or equivalent)
• Minimum Level 2 Food Safety Certificate (Level 3 is preferable)
• An understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Knowledge of Procure Wizard (not essential, training will be given)

Do you have the skills and experience and want to join a community who take conscious actions, with natural spirit and are story tellers, creating enriching experiences for our guests? Our venues are remote in location so your own transport is essential. Please send us your CV and a short email/letter telling us why you think you would be a great fit for our collection #