The Belfry Hotel and Resort is an award-winning hotel, home to 300+ luxurious bedrooms and suites, several restaurants and bars, events and meetings spaces, a leisure club and spa. Our three golf courses, including The Brabazon, are recognised as world-class, and home to this years Betfred British Masters. Whether you''re drawn to our iconic golf courses, the serenity of the spa, the excitement of guest services, or our behind-the-scenes operations, there''s a place for you in our vibrant team.We are writing a new and exciting chapter in the history of The Belfry. A major expansion and renovation project has begun at our resort, due for completion in Autumn 2025. With a substantial investment in excess of £80 million, we are enriching our resort including the addition of a new event space, The Masters Suite, 149 extra bedrooms, a state-of-the-art leisure club, and much more.We believe in taking care of our team just as much as we do our guests. That''s why we were named in the 2024 Caterers Top 30 Best Places to Work, as well as Springboards 2024 Best Employer. So, join us on our journey as we unveil a new and unparalleled resort.At The Belfry, our flagship restaurant, the Ryder Restaurant holds 2 AA rosettes and serves 700 meals daily with a buffet for hotel guests and conference delegates. Skilled chefs use fresh ingredients to create innovative dishes. We also offer four other unique food outlets: Sam''s Bar and Kitchen for classic pub-style dining, Rocca''s for Italian cuisine, The Brabazon Bar for handcrafted Afternoon Teas, and the Pastry Kitchen for desserts. Our Banqueting team caters to various events, ensuring seamless experiences. Join our Kitchen team to learn from talented chefs and grow your culinary career, whether you''re seasoned or just starting out.

The Pastry KitchenThe Pastry Kitchen is a small but perfectly formed kitchen that produces desserts, pastries, cakes and sweet treats for the whole resort. Working alongside a great team of chefs, you will work together to deliver a variety of hand-crafted desserts to all of our food and beverage outlets.

Our pastry kitchen produces a high volume of pastry and sweets to a very high standard, the team is headed up by our amazingly talented head pastry chef, who is passionate about developing our teams knowledge and skills to make our team the best patissiers in the business.

SalaryThe on-target earning potential for this role is £39,186.44 annual salary, compromising of a base salary of £36,341.00 plus a qualified estimate of £2,845.44 gratuities per annum.

About the RoleAs a Sous Chef your day will be focused on the running, training and development of the team to deliver our desserts and pastries to the resort.Set up and preparation of menus items ready for food service, numbers based on hotel occupancy for the resortCooking and delivering beautifully crafted food using the best ingredients sourced from local suppliersResponsibility for running a safe and compliant kitchenRunning a section of the kitchen throughout a busy service and providing support to your teammates to ensure a fast and accurate deliveryManagement, training and developmentOpportunities to order stock, write menus alongside the kitchen managers, implement menu ideasDeputising for the Head Chef

About youThe ideal candidate will have experience in as a Pastry Sous Chef or above and possess excellent communication and presentation skills.In addition, you will be:An inspirational leader, a quick thinker and a brilliant communicatorPassionate about fine food and working with seasonal ingredientsStandards-driven, with a fantastic eye for detailExperienced in taking ownership over your section and wo rking towards guidelines of portion control including weights and measurements and logging all wastage for more accurate GP %Able to develop strong relationships with your team, and colleaguesProficient in understanding of COSHH and HACCP on food storage.

Belfry BenefitsLearning and DevelopmentWe inspire and develop our team through on-the-job coaching and mentoring, in-house training and provide access to our online learning platform, The Belfry Campus. We offer apprenticeships in a host of subjects delivering nationally recognised qualifications to help advance careers, and our LEAD development programme empowers and inspires our teams to grow from Team Member through to Executive roles. We aim to promote internally where possible, nurture ambition and ensure all our team looking to progress have development plans in place, to support you to achieve your potential.

WellnessWe prioritise your wellbeing with discounted gym memberships and wellness programmes for personal growth. Partnering with The Burnt Chef Project, we offer mental health support and access to funded counselling. Our healthcare schemes include life assurance, 24-hour GP services, and health cash-plans, while our Menopause Support programme provides tailored assistance. With Wagestream access, you can easily track earnings, manage savings, and access wages on your terms, promoting financial wellness. Our Cycle2Work scheme supports sustainable travel for environmental and team wellbeing.

Showing our appreciationWe appreciate our team with our annual Belfry Awards, long service recognition, and extra holidays for loyalty and team events. Enjoy discounts at our resort''s restaurants, bars, spa, and golf, for you and your friends and family. Access to Perkbox provides discounts and vouchers for everyday use plus on the spot rewards for your hard work. We provide free parking, a subsidised taxi service, and complimentary meals during shifts.

Making a differenceWe are committed to sustainability and are proud of our Silver Award from Green Tourism and GEO Certification. The Belfry, spanning 550 acres in the Midlands, prioritises giving back to our local community and protecting wildlife. We integrate ESG into everything we do, from charity initiatives, raising over £20,000 last year, to golf course maintenance. We track charitable work at personal, departmental, and resort-wide levels to showcase our community contributions.

Our ValuesWorking here is more than just a job: we are a community that values each individuals contribution and growth, whilst supporting each others success - regardless of department or role. Our Belfry Beliefs

Make a Difference, Own Our Actions, Better Together, and Deliver Every Day

aren''t just words; they''re the foundation of our culture and the essence of who we are.If you''re seeking a place where you can contribute, grow, and have a lasting impact

then the Belfry Hotel and Resort is the place for you.

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