Sous Chef

Job Title: Sous Chef Department: Culinary Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £14.18 per hour, plus service charge and excellent company benefits Hours: 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 Location: Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, NP18 1HQ

Be Part of the Greatest Story in Hospitality Are you a passionate and experienced chef ready to take the next step in your culinary career? We are looking for a talented Sous Chef to join the team at The Grill, one of the Celtic Manor Resort's most popular dining destinations. Renowned for exceptional food, outstanding service and a vibrant dining experience, The Grill offers the perfect environment for a chef who thrives in a fast-paced, high-quality kitchen. As Sous Chef, you'll play a key role in supporting the leadership of the kitchen team, maintaining exceptional food standards and helping to deliver memorable experiences for our guests every day.

What You'll Be Doing Implementing our "Yes, We Can" philosophy, you will: Support the day-to-day management of a busy kitchen operation Lead, motivate and develop a team of chefs and kitchen staff Order food items and ensure stock is received, checked and stored correctly Work closely with Restaurant and Banqueting Managers to ensure smooth service delivery Help manage food costs, menu planning and kitchen efficiency Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and HACCP compliance Monitor food quality and presentation to ensure consistency and excellence Minimise waste and promote sustainable working practices Gather feedback from guests and colleagues to continually improve the dining experience

What We're Looking For Our ideal candidate will have: NVQ Level 3 in Professional Cookery or equivalent qualification A strong understanding of menu planning and menu costing Excellent knowledge of HACCP procedures and food safety standards A minimum of three years' experience within a 4 or 5-star hotel or reputable restaurant environment, ideally with at least one AA Rosette Previous experience leading and developing a team of five or more kitchen team members Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification Strong organisational skills and the ability to perform under pressure A passion for delivering exceptional food and guest experiences

Why Join The Celtic Collection? As one of our Hospitality Heroes, you'll enjoy a range of fantastic benefits including: Access to career development and training opportunities from day one Discounts across our hotels, restaurants and bars Discounted leisure club membership Free virtual GP service 24/7 wellbeing helpline NEST pension scheme Social Club and colleague events Staff recognition and appreciation programmes Monthly and annual awards celebrating outstanding performance