Careers at Tyn Dwr Hall

Sous Chef

Tyn Dwr Hall specialises in being an exclusive wedding venue and has an exciting opportunity for a passionate, hardworking Sous Chef to join our team. This is a hands-on role, where creating amazing plated dishes for exclusive intimate weddings (up to 120 guests) is the name of the game.
We are privately owned - creating a caring dedicated ‘work family’ is key to our success, and we have been fortunate to have gained a national reputation as one of the leading Wedding destinations in the region.
Our Sous Chef is integral to the business, this is a genuine opportunity for a Chef to build a long-term platform to establish their reputation for exquisite food in unrivalled natural surroundings, with first class produce on our doorstep.

Duties & Responsibilities
• Supporting the Head Chef in the daily running of the kitchen
• Ensuring the highest levels of guest satisfaction, quality, operating and food
• Managing the kitchen staff and ensuring their working to the best of their ability
• Fully in control of kitchen operation in Head Chef’s absence
• To constantly check quality and quantity of food going out of the kitchen
• Helping the Head Chef to develop the menu and adhering to high standards of preparation, delivery and presentation of food
• Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins
• Maintaining food hygiene standards & working in line with Health and Safety legislation at all times

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
• Experience essential in a high-end kitchen environment
• Excellent cooking skills and product knowledge
• Work well under pressure in a busy kitchen environment
• Ability to delegate when necessary
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to learn and adapt to new and different ways of working
• Friendly and approachable
• Be driven with a positive attitude to work
• Have a strong passion about food

Job Title: Sous Chef
Location: Llangollen, Wales
Company: An exclusive wedding venue in North Wales
Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time
Working Hours / Pattern: Average 45 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7 including weekends
Salary: £31,000.00 - £33,000.00 per annum

Additional Benefits:
• A competitive salary with room to develop and grow with the business
• 29 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Private Medical Insurance (After 6 months’ service)
• Pension auto enrolment
• Employee referral scheme
• Full chef uniform provided
• A large kitchen to work in with modern equipment
• Good working hours
• Free parking
• Working with a hardworking dynamic team