Join Our Culinary Team at Arboretum Kilquade
We are excited to announce opportunities for passionate individuals to join our culinary team at Arboretum Kilquade, a trusted family-run business creating an oasis for customers in the realms of garden, home, fashion, and food.
About Us
Our commitment to an unparalleled shopping experience is driven by our dedicated staff. We take pride in providing a unique and delightful shopping experience for our customers.
Transformative Store Makeover
Arboretum Kilquade, our second store opened in 2015 on the National Garden Exhibition Centre site, is currently undergoing a transformative makeover. The revamped store boasts a cutting-edge design, featuring a wide array of indoor plants, a food hall, a fashion boutique, and a health and wellness department.
Rachels Secret Garden Café
Rachels Secret Garden Café, a beloved spot, accommodates 100 diners overlooking the 17 exhibition gardens. The entire retail and plant area is roofed, ensuring a delightful shopping experience year-round.
Senior Sous Chef Role
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Sous Chef who will play a crucial role in enhancing the overall experience for our customers. If you have a flair for culinary excellence and a passion for creating delightful dining experiences, we invite you to be a part of our journey at Arboretum Kilquade.
Key Job Responsibilities
* Manage and train a team of kitchen staff, ensuring everyone is aware of their responsibilities and performs them in a timely and efficient manner.
* Partner with other chefs to create and develop menus, ensuring that dishes are both visually appealing and delicious.
* Manage stock and ordering to ensure that all necessary supplies, ingredients, and equipment are always available.
* Train and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring that they are motivated, skilled, and knowledgeable.
* Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards in compliance with health and safety regulations.
* Ensure the highest standards of Health and Safety and HACCP are maintained.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Sous Chef who possesses:
* Proven experience as a Sous Chef/Senior Sous Chef or similar role with high volume
* Excellent leadership and communication skills
* Ability to manage a team and work well under pressure
* Attention to detail and commitment to quality
* Relevant culinary qualifications
* A passion for food and a desire to constantly innovate and develop new dishes
Why Work with Us?
We offer a competitive salary, daytime hours, and a range of benefits including:
* Daytime Hours: 7am-3:30pm
* Staff Discount/Subsidized Café
* Free Tea/Coffee before 9am
* Flexible work Schedules/Day time hours
* Redicare Inform: Unlimited online health coach consultations for you and your family
* Recognition: Recognition and rewards, Staff Awards Night, Staff Team building events
* Length of service rewards: Free Breakfast/Lunch rewards
* Career Progression: Be part of a great team and have opportunities for career growth and development
We are a vibrant energetic team that has won multiple awards across retail and hospitality sectors, including National Retailer of the Year in 2021.