Sous Chef

£13.08 per hour | 40 hours per week | Permanent Contract

Why join Darwin Escapes?

At Darwin Escapes, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll be joining a friendly and supportive team in a business that's passionate about creating unforgettable holiday experiences. Whether you're looking to develop your culinary skills, progress your career, or take the next step in the hospitality industry, we'll support you every step of the way.

What you'll receive:

• Heavily discounted holidays across Darwin Escapes resorts.

• Discounts when dining or using spa facilities across our resorts.

• Free use of many resort facilities.

• MediCash Health Plan

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Training and development opportunities.

• Career progression opportunities.

• Access to employee benefits and discounts.

• Discounted gym memberships.

• Enhanced holiday and sick pay.

• Cycle to Work scheme.

• The opportunity to sell annual leave.(Some benefits are subject to terms and conditions.)

About the role:

We're looking for a Chef to join our team at Hawkchurch Resort & Spa on a permanent, full-time basis, working 40 hours per week.

As a Chef, you'll play an important role in delivering high-quality food and exceptional dining experiences for our guests. Working as part of a friendly and professional kitchen team, you'll prepare and cook a variety of dishes to a consistently high standard while maintaining excellent food hygiene, health and safety,and cleanliness standards.

You'll bring passion, creativity, and attention to detail to every service, helping us provide delicious food and memorable experiences for our guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to consistently high standards

• Work as part of the kitchen team to deliver an efficient and professional service

• Follow menus, recipes, portion control, and presentation standards

• Maintain excellent food hygiene, health and safety, and cleanliness standards at all times

• Ensure kitchen areas, equipment, and workstations are kept clean, organised, and safe

• Assist with food preparation and stock rotation

• Monitor food quality and ensure dishes are served at the correct temperature and presentation

• Support the kitchen team during busy service periods

• Follow company procedures, food safety regulations, and brand standards consistently

• Assist with stock control and ordering where required

• Work closely with colleagues to ensure a smooth and enjoyable dining experience for our guests

• Support other areas of the kitchen as required

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience working as a Chef within a professional kitchen

• A passion for producing high-quality food and delivering excellent guest experiences

• Good knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety, and kitchen best practices

• The ability to work effectively as part of a busy kitchen team

• The ability to remain organised and calm during busy service periods

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• A positive, reliable, and flexible approach to work

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards

• Experience with stock control and food preparation processes is desirable

• Relevant food hygiene qualifications are desirable

Ready to join the team?

If you're passionate about great food, enjoy working as part of a team, and are looking for a permanent Chef position in a beautiful holiday resort, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the team at Hawkchurch Resort & Spa!