PASTRY SOUS CHEF – Harrogate
Nestled in the North Yorkshire countryside, Grantley Hall is a five-star, 17th-century property offering a blend of stately grandeur and contemporary luxury. A leader in luxury hospitality, it was the first UK hotel to achieve Hospitality Assured World Class Status and also received a Two MICHELIN Key Distinction in 2024. As a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and PoB Hotels, it features 47 opulent rooms and suites, five restaurants, three bars, an award-winning spa and a cutting-edge gym, making Grantley Hall a truly distinctive luxury experience. The hotel is also a member of Forbes Travel Guide which recognises a commitment to service excellence across the globe.
Key Responsibilities
Taking a proactive role in achieving departmental objectives and maintaining the high standards expected of a five-star luxury establishment
Ensuring compliance with all food safety, health and safety, and company policies through regular audits and training.
Leading daily kitchen briefings and coordinating service across all sections to maintain consistency and efficiency.
Supporting the Head Chef in the development and execution of seasonal menus, tasting menus, and new culinary concepts
Managing the brigade ensuring the smooth, safe, and efficient running of the kitchen operation
Demonstrating a committed approach to the development of creative menus and service in the kitchen
Ensuring the quality of food is of the exceptional standard expected when dining at any of any of the outlets that Fletchers Kitchen provide food for
Continually striving towards achievement and improvement
Ensuring the Head Chef is kept aware of any relevant feedback from either the hotel guests or team
Ordering on a daily basis, whilst keeping in mind stock usage, menu planning and business levels
The cleanliness, stock control, organisation and standards of the kitchen
Key Skills, Qualities & Experience
A strong track record of multi outlet kitchen management
A passion for inspiring and developing a well-established team
A true passion for food
The enthusiasm and willingness to learn
Good kitchen & knife skills A thorough understanding of health & safety and food safety guidelines within the kitchen
A willingness to work to the high standards that are demanded from a luxury establishment
Innovation, creativity and attention to detail Relish the pressure of the kitchen environment
Experience of supervising and guiding others
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits and have excellent opportunities for career development and provide exceptional training programmes for all employees:
Tips typically over 200 per month ( 3,400 per year)
Complimentary bespoke uniform and chef whites
Complimentary meals whilst on duty
Refer a Friend bonus – Earn up to 1000
Holiday Buy/Sell Scheme
Complimentary employee car parking
Complimentary state of the art onsite gym – with personal trainer support
31 days annual leave (including bank holidays) increasing with service
Professional development opportunities at all levels
Reimbursement on work shoes, sight tests and professional memberships
Modern and spacious discounted live in accommodation for eligible roles
Access to hundreds of exclusive employee benefits, rewards and discounts targeted specifically at the hospitality sector. We support our employees do more with their money and help their wellbeing be providing access to a wide range of stand out well being support.
We celebrate success. With an annual awards ceremony as well team events and incentives. Throughout the year we also celebrate training achievements, birthdays, marriages, new babies and length of service awards.
Employee Assistance Programme helpline and online support, along with wellbeing champions onsite
Team Member of the Month Awards
Discount on Grantley Halls Restaurants, Spa products and Gift Shop
Discounted stays at Grantley Hall, as well as other Pride of Britain Hotels
Cycle to work scheme
Access to Stream, allowing you to instantly access your wages
Simplyhealth – Health cash plan
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