Salary: £37,000 plus service charge (tronc) taking total annual renumeration to £39-40,000
Hours: Full-time, Monday – Sunday (rota basis)
Jesmond Dene House are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. This is a key leadership role, working closely with the Executive Chef to lead the kitchen team, maintain standards, and ensure smooth service delivery. You will help lead a busy, full-service kitchen where standards are high, and teamwork is essential.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume, high-pressure hotel or restaurant kitchen
- Be confident supporting and leading a kitchen team of 12+ people in the absence of the Executive Chef
- Have a strong passion for fresh, high-quality food and seasonal ingredients
- Stay calm under pressure, highly organised and a clear communicator
- Be a natural team motivator with developed leadership skills
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Executive Chef in leading and developing the kitchen team
- Maintain the highest standards of Health & Safety and Food Hygiene at all times
- Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure consistency across all sections
- Manage stock control, ordering, and waste reduction
- Liaise with suppliers and external partners regarding kitchen operations
- Check all incoming deliveries for quality and consistency
- Assist with menu development, specials planning, costing, GP%, and kitchen reporting
Benefits of working for The Kronen Collection:
- Gratuities in addition to salary.
- 50% off food and drink at all our Hotels.
- Free onsite parking.
- Enjoy a complimentary afternoon tea after 6 months, and overnight stay at one of our beautiful hotels after 1 year service.
- Enjoy special staff and friends and family rates year round.
- 24/7 confidential support is always there when you need it with our Employee Assistance Programme.
We're a hospitality business operating a selection of unique hotels, each offering boutique luxury, personal warmth and unforgettable experiences. If you would like to be part of a growing business with people at the heart of what we do, get in touch!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £37,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 2EY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Sous Chef: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
