Senior Sous Chef

Salary: £15.50 per hour
Hours: 40-hour contract + paid overtime
Location: Maidstone

Benefits;

• Complimentary full leisure club membership for you and a family member

• Discounts and cashback offers on many High Street Brands

• Employee Discount on overnight stays across group

• 50% discount on Food and Drink purchased on or off shift across group

• Exciting training platform

• A range of Well-being and Healthcare benefits

• Financial wellbeing support via Salary Finance

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Birthday off

• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme

• Excellent Reward and Recognition Incentive schemes

• Anniversary rewards for key milestones of service

• Career progression and development opportunities.

• Plus many more benefits

We are looking for an ambitious and talented Hotel Senior Sous Chef to join our kitchen team at a hotel in Maidstone, Kent.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Sous Chef who is looking to take the next step towards becoming a Head Chef. We are seeking someone who is passionate about food, committed to high standards, and eager to develop their career within a supportive and growing business. The hotel has restaurant and function business.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.

• Lead and motivate the kitchen team to deliver consistently high standards.

• Train, mentor, and develop junior and less experienced chefs.

• Maintain food quality, presentation, and consistency across all services.

• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards.

• Manage kitchen operations effectively in the Head Chef's absence.

• Assist with stock control, ordering, and minimising waste.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a busy kitchen.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

• Calm and organised under pressure.

• Passion for developing and coaching other chefs.

• Strong understanding of kitchen management and food safety procedures.

• Ambitious, career-driven, and ready to progress towards a Head Chef role.

If your looking for a new Senior sous chef role in Kent, please apply today.