Chef de Rang for The Latymer at Pennyhill Park

In a Nutshell

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Chef de Rang to join the front of house restaurant team within the Latymer restaurant here at Pennyhill Park to help deliver these amazing dishes.

Latymer - Pennyhill Park’s fine dining restaurant offering bold flavours in dishes using locally sourced ingredients inspired by the seasons. Awarded a Michelin star for 2021 and 5 AA Rosettes, you can experience exquisite tasting menus for dinner.

Head Chef Steve Smith is widely regarded as one of the most inventive and gifted chefs of his generation. Renowned for his modern British cooking, founded on using the finest seasonal ingredients available. Steve has held a Michelin star for the last twenty years, also earning Five AA Rosettes, 8/10in the Waitrose Good Food Guide and winning a Catey Award for Chef of the Year in 2014.

And now for the good stuff

Hospitality is all about looking after people and we are committed to our people. We work hard to ensure you can enjoy your job and are well rewarded. As well as excellent training, development and progression opportunities, other benefits include:

• Competitive salary, benefits and we pay above the Real Living Wage.
• 29 days holiday (increasing with length of service)
• We operate a discretionary service charge system.
• 50% Discount on food and beverage across all Exclusive properties
• Really big discounts of room nights across all Exclusive properties
• PERKZ discount scheme & Online guides such as Exercise, Wellbeing, and Finance.
• Meals on duty provided for free
• Recognition and rewards scheme
• Access to our learning platform including great training and development programs.
• Free gym access + where available dedicated classes.
• B Corp accredited and commitment to improving our People, Product and Planet.
• Free downloads to newspapers, magazines and books
• Cycle to work scheme

Lots to do but lots of fun

The Chef de Rang will be responsible for…

• Supporting the Head Waiters/Supervisors in the smooth running of the restaurant
• Delivering excellent standards of service in a friendly and professional manner to our guests
• Assist with training and development of our Commis Waiters
• Assist in the set up of the restaurant before service, ensuring all required items are stocked and ready
• Seat guests offering them menus, drinks and providing explanations of the menu when required
• Ensuring the restaurant environment is always maintained and cleaned to a high standard both during and after service
• Excellent knowledge of the menus to be able to offer guidance and make recommendations

Are you right for us?

Our successful Chef de Rang will have;

• Experience as a Chef de Rang in a similar restaurant or Hotel environment
• Outstanding attention to detail and organisational skills
• Immaculate presentation at all times
• Excellent knowledge of food and beverage
• Ability to supervisor more junior team members
• A professional and proactive approach to guest service
• The ability to work under pressure and to multi task
• Good food and beverage knowledge
• Possess a strong understanding of the high standards that are demanded from a luxury establishment
• Have a creative mind with a passion and respect for the provenance of food

Are we right for you?

We expect a lot but we’ll give a lot to get the right people. There are 4 main things we look for

1. We want people with bags of character. We don’t want you to hide your personality when you’re at work, we want you to feel comfortable, to be who you are.

2. We want people people. You’ve got to like being around others, smiling and chatting because you like people, not because someone told you to smile and chat.

3. We need extra milers. So if you think the job description is all you have to do, then we’re not for you.

4. You have to put your heart into it. When you tell a guest you’re happy to help, you have to mean it.