Feathers Hotel & Restaurant, Ludlow Vacancies

Sous Chef opportunity at The Feathers Hotel in Ludlow a great opportunity for a passionate Sous Chef with Rosette experience to join the team to support the Head Chef to re-position the property as a deluxe hotel kitchen. If you want the opportunity as a Sous Chef to be part of a small and ambitious kitchen work with the experience and ability to deliver rosette food then we would love to hear from you

The stunning Feathers Hotel has 42 beautiful bedrooms and is situated in the town of Ludlow, there has been an extensive refurbishment to a high spec whilst maintaining the character of the Jacobian building. Our most recent celebration for the Feathers has been the awarding of a Rosette, the team are already paving the way to achieve the much sought after second Rosette!

The Sous Chef with their team will provide a service to a bustling lounge and cocktail bar, restaurant and tearoom, as well rooms suitable for small meetings, conferences and private functions.

Our Sous Chef will have passion and commitment to quality, preparation & production of food, leading a team and have the autonomy to be part of creating a vison to deliver to a 2 AA Rosette standard.

The Role:

· To work with the Head Chef to lead the kitchen in producing an exceptional food experience

· To ensure all food hygiene and health & safety standards are adhered to.

· You will have a passion for quality and service, have exceptional organisational skills and be able to work using your own initiative.

This is an ideal role for someone with great chef experience with an eye for detail & a passion for perfection.

Benefits:

· Discounted accommodation (£30 per room per night) in other hotels within crest the group

· 50% off Food & Beverage in other Hotels within the Crest group

· Uniform

· Meal on Duty

· Training in house

· Company events (BBQ / Christmas Party)

· Long service award

· Shining Star of the quarter – £250 incentive

· Refer a friend to work bonus

Duties:
– Assist the Head Chef in managing the kitchen operations of the restaurant
– Oversee food preparation and ensure high-quality standards are met
– Collaborate with the culinary team to create and develop new menu items
– Train and supervise kitchen staff, ensuring they follow proper food safety and sanitation procedures
– Monitor inventory levels and place orders for ingredients and supplies
– Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment
– Assist in planning and executing special events or catering functions

Requirements:
– Previous experience working as a sous chef or in a similar role
– Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, flavor profiles, and food presentation
– Ability to effectively communicate and work collaboratively with a team
– Excellent organizational and time management skills
– Attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
– Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the restaurant’s operating hours

– Culinary degree or certification is preferred, but not required

We are looking for a skilled Sous Chef with Rosette experience to join our team at The Feathers Hotel. As a Sous Chef, you will play a crucial role in assisting the Head Chef in managing the kitchen operations. You will be responsible for overseeing food preparation, training kitchen staff, and ensuring that high-quality standards are met. If you have a passion for culinary excellence and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

Please note that this position may require working evenings, weekends.

The Kitchen team at The Feathers Hotel & Plume Restaurant are looking for a friendly reliable, passionate about food Chef de Partie to join the dynamic and dedicated team.

The team at The Feathers has lots of ambition from across all sections and are actively pursuing their second AA Rosette after achieving the first very quickly.

All the Kitchen asks for in their Chef de Partie is a team player, someone who loves food, someone who has a good work ethic and someone who is happy to be there – as we don’t see it as a job, we love being here.

There will be times where it is hard and tight schedule wise- but we all work together to ensure no one is left behind always. We all work as one.

The Chef de Partie opportunity is a really good role for someone looking to further their career with a grounding in the classics, but with a modern execution and a lightness of touch.

This is a great opportunity for a passionate Chef De Partie or Demi Chef who has good experience and wants to develop in a rosette kitchen in a wonderful property with an excellent reputation. The opportunity as a Chef De Partie aspart of a passionate team working with quality ingredients locally sourced delivering freshly made food, is a unique one as you can develop your skills and share your skills to develop some exceptional junior colleagues.

The stunning Feathers Hotel has 42 beautiful bedrooms and is situated in the town of Ludlow, there has been an extensive refurbishment to a high spec whilst maintaining the character of the Jacobian building. Our most recent celebration for the Feathers has been the awarding of a Rosette to our restaurant, as stated the team are already paving the way to achieve their second Rosette!

This is an ideal role for someone with previous chef experience with an eye for detail & a passion for perfection

Benefits:

· Staff accommodation is available

· Discounted accommodation (£30 per room per night) in other hotels within crest the group

· 50% off Food & Beverage in other Hotels within the Crest group

· Uniform

· Meal on Duty

· Training in house

· Company events (BBQ / Christmas Party)

· Long service award

· Shining Star of the quarter – £250 incentive

· Refer a friend to work bonus

£13.00 per hour with all hours paid