Rockliffe Hall is an AA-rated 5 red star resort in the north of England and is set within 375 acres outside the village of Hurworth, near Darlington in County Durham. We aim to provide an outstanding personalised service to each guest who stays, spas, golfs and dines and with us, acknowledging special occasions and making them memorable for all guests. We are currently seeking a Junior Sous Chef in our Clubhouse to join Team Rockliffe!

The main responsibilities of the role will be (but not limited to):

• To lead and direct a team of chefs to ensure all food is cooked and presented to a high-quality standard and ensure that their allocated sections operate in a safe, hygienic and efficient manner.
• Assist in the achievement of gross profit targets set within the kitchen, through stock takes, portion control, product costing and wastage measures
• Be able to liaise with recommended suppliers on a daily basis to ensure a good food product and price
• Monitor the quality of goods delivered and ensure correct stock rotation is adhered to and the correct procedures are followed
• Plan the department rota ensuring manning levels are consistent with business levels
• Able to develop new menu ideas and implement them with descriptions and recipes
• Deliver cook offs, training and information specification sheets for new menu items for the Kitchen and Front of House team
• To oversee the quality and presentation of all food served to ensure that it is up to Rockliffe standard
• Support the training and development of the kitchen team, including scheduling attendance at any statutory training