Salary
Expected earnings £54,707 per annum plus hotel benefits
Location
Watford
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The Vacancy
We are looking for talented Senior Sous Chefs to join our team here at The Grove, helping to run the kitchen in both our Glasshouse and Stables restaurants.
The restaurants are very different in terms of size and concept, The Glasshouse boasting eight live cooking stations where the chefs will prepare individual dishes to suit our guests’ taste. It’s a celebration of international cuisine, from meat cooked on the robata grill to fresh pasta, salads and speciality Asian and Tandoori delicacies.
The Stables is our relaxed family dining restaurant, with views across the golf course and an emphasis on homemade, wholesome and wholehearted food. It’s all about good provenance, from hand-reared meat to verdant plant-based feasts using ingredients from our Walled Garden.
You should have previous experience of leading, motivating and developing a large team of chefs and be ready to take on the challenge of running a busy kitchen operation.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential: NVQ 1 & 2 or equivalent Strong leadership, motivational and teamwork skills Planning and Time Management A flexible attitude Experience in all relative disciplines Excellent communication skills including written and spoken English language Artistic abilities
Desirable: Departmental training experience Computer literacy NVQ Level 3
About Us
The Grove a spectacular 5 star destination and resort, offering our guests a slice of tranquillity and calm, away from the stresses of everyday life.
Across our 300-acre estate, we offer a range of mouth-watering dining experiences, outdoor activities (including our famed Golf course, Walled Garden and beach) and an indulgent award-winning spa, gym and health club. Being family owned means that both our guests and our employees are treated as individuals and not one of the crowd.
Why join us?
Aside from the personal touches that come with working in a family-run business, we also offer a range of fantastic benefits that are designed to make you feel valued and appreciated as an important member of our team:
The chance to make use of the on-site award-winning facilities such as the spa, golf course and gym.
A staff canteen with a free meal during your shift
A subsidised shuttle bus from Watford town centre
Generous discounts for you and your family/friends on stays with the hotel
Access to subsidised staff accommodation (if required)
The Company
Set in 300 acres of stunning Hertfordshire countryside, The Grove is the ultimate five-star retreat. Lovingly restored, the former home of the Earls of Clarendon is situated just 18 miles from London, and is home to an award-winning spa, championship golf course and mouth-watering restaurants.
The Benefits
We offer a great variety of benefits to acknowledge talent, reward and thank loyalty, and drive success, with the below being just a taste.
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