Sous chef

Cheshire

£39,000

Benefits

• Brand-new state-of-the-art kitchen with complete, top-of-the-line equipment and kit

• Work closely with a driven, passionate, and extremely professional Executive Chef

• Tronc

• Free onsite parking

• Free uniform – full chef whites

• Group exclusive discounts, including:

  • Hotel, spa, and golf discounts within the group

  • Friends & family rates across a global collection of luxury hotels

  • 20% discount on food and beverage in on-site restaurants

• Colleague restaurant

• Competitive pension scheme

• 28 days holiday including public holidays

• 1–5 days service awards based on length of service

• Ongoing training and uncapped career development opportunities

• A genuinely unique culture and the chance to work with a team of extraordinary people

Key Accountabilities

Operational Support

• Support the Head Chef and Executive Chef in the smooth running of daily kitchen operations

• Supervise kitchen service to ensure exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation

• Coordinate kitchen service with Food & Beverage departments

• Deputise for the Head Chef or Executive Chef when required

• Ensure all kitchen operations run efficiently and effectively

People Management & Training

• Support the leadership, motivation, and development of the kitchen brigade

• Assist with rotas, payroll, and holiday planning

• Help manage staff queries and people-related matters

• Support departmental inductions and onboarding of new team members

• Assist in delivering training and development programmes

• Mentor and develop junior chefs

Food, Cost & Quality Control

• Assist in maintaining food costs, GP, and effective stock control

• Ensure mise en place and service standards are consistently met

• Promote quality and consistency across all food outlets

• Minimise waste and support cost-control initiatives

• Work actively on the pass and in food production as required

Food & Service Excellence

• Support delivery of exceptional food across restaurants, banqueting, room service, and colleague dining

• Ensure room service food is delivered to the highest standards of quality and temperature

• Assist in overseeing colleague dining to ensure food is varied, nutritious, and well balanced

• Consistently strive to exceed guest expectations

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP regulations

• Maintain high standards of health & safety across all kitchen areas

• Report accidents, defects, or hazards in line with hotel procedures

• Attend and complete all mandatory health & safety training

Ideal Sous Chef

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef within a luxury hotel or 5-star kitchen

• Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills

• Passion for quality ingredients and refined cuisine

• Highly organised with excellent time management skills

• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining exceptional standards

• (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent preferred)

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