About Us
Join a leading hotel brand with a history of team development and a strong culture of promotion from within. Our kitchen prepares high-quality dishes completely cooked from fresh, providing an environment where culinary passion meets professional growth. We are dedicated to nurturing talent and offering our team members the tools they need to elevate their skills and advance their careers.
Role Overview
We are seeking a driven, experienced, and strong Chef ready to step up and join our kitchen team as a Sous Chef. This role is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious professional with a solid background in a fast-paced restaurant kitchen to transition into a pivotal management position.
As a Sous Chef, you will expand your skillset by taking on leadership responsibilities, contributing directly to menu development, and mastering the commercial aspects of running a successful kitchen.
Key Responsibilities
- People Management: Lead, mentor, and motivate the kitchen team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
- Menu Development: Collaborate with the Head Chef to design and evolve innovative, fresh dishes, showcasing your culinary creativity.
- Stock & Inventory Control: Oversee routine ordering, manage inventory levels, and minimize wastage to maintain kitchen efficiency.
- Financial Performance: Understand, monitor, and directly impact the food Gross Profit (GP) margins through smart kitchen practices.
- Quality Assurance: Maintain exceptionally high standards of food preparation, presentation, and kitchen hygiene.
Candidate Requirements
- Proven Kitchen Experience: A solid background working in a busy, high-quality restaurant kitchen.
- Leadership Ambition: Ready to step into a leadership role, manage people, and take ownership of daily kitchen operations.
- Passion for Fresh Food: Strong culinary skills with a commitment to executing dishes from scratch using fresh ingredients.
- Commercial Awareness: Eagerness to learn and manage kitchen finances, including stock control and GP targets.
- Team Player: Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset focused on mutual growth.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
