Rangeford Villages develops and operates integrated retirement communities for people aged over 60. We create exciting, innovative and contemporary villages for residents to live life to the full, with a wide range of leisure activities, services, support and care. We promote well-being whilst helping residents maintain an active and independent lifestyle.
Homewood Grove is set in leafy countryside 1.5 miles to the west of Chertsey. Our residents live among fully manicured gardens with an outside terrace off the bar and bistro. There is direct convenient pedestrian access to the neighbouring Homewood Park which offers 23 hectares of nature trails and pathways suitable for wheelchairs.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Sous Chef in our brand new restaurant.

JOB DESCRIPTION

You will assist the Head Chef, managing preparing and presenting a wide range of fresh produce ensuring that the highest quality is maintained

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrable kitchen management skills
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience
• Be passionate about food
• Possess strong communication skills
  Training will be provided

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Appropriate food qualification desirable

HOURS AND ANY OTHER RESTRICTIONS:

This is a full time role of 37.5 hours per week and will be on a rota basis 5 days out of 7 and will include weekend work, with occasional evenings.
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills or duties
Rangeford Villages is committed to promoting equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances our ability to meet the needs of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. We embrace diversity and inclusion as a source of strength and innovation.

• Responsible during service for timing and progress of all dishes.
• Responsibility for the Kitchen operation at all times.
• Responsibility for the training, induction and development of the kitchen brigade when required.
• To ensure that in the preparation and presentation of food, the highest standards are maintained at all times
• To constantly focus on guest care and service. Ensuring that everything that is done well improves and enhances the guest experience. Nothing is too much trouble attitude.
• To be fully conversant with the menu and to be adaptable with continual changes to ensure that the menu is kept in line with customer demands and Company policies.