Job Ref: INT25686
Branch: Holiday Inn Southend
Location: Holiday Inn Southend, Essex
Salary/Benefits: Up to £35k per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 45
Posted date: 29/07/2026
Closing date: 29/08/2026
Who are we?
Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We’re passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our “people first” approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other.
What is in it for you?
As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include
- Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities
- Hotel discounts portfolio wide – Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food beverage and spa
- Access to Stream - Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing
- 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
- Career and lifestyle breaks – Allowing you to take time off for key life events.
- Uncapped incentives to reward you for your contributions
- Company sick pay - Giving you piece of mind when you need it the most
- Staff meals on duty
- Paid breaks
- Starting salary above national minimum wage
- Access to hotel gym facilities
- Free staff parking
A day in the life of…
As Sous Chef, your key responsibilities include preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes within your specialty. You are also responsible for managing and training any demi-chef de parties or commis working with you, helping the sous chef and head chef to develop new dishes and menus, and ensuring that you and your team maintain high standards of food hygiene and follow health and safety regulations. Additionally, monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins is a crucial part of your role. By fulfilling these responsibilities, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the success of the kitchen and all hotel food and beverage operations.
What do we need from you?
- To be a successful in this role, you'll need great cooking skills and a deep understanding of different ingredients, flavors, and cooking techniques.
- You also need to have a cool head and be able to work well under pressure. Additionally, you must have the ability to delegate tasks appropriately to your team members and have strong organisational skills to manage your section effectively.
- A commitment to maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen environment, including adherence to food safety regulations and proper use of kitchen equipment and cleaning products.
- An understanding of profit margins is essential to ensure that the kitchen runs efficiently and profitably, allowing you to excel in your role and contribute to the success of the kitchen and restaurant.
Most importantly, to be successful in this role you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards
At Aimbridge we offer a place for you to grow, succeed and belong. If you’re ready, it’s time to open your door to what’s possible just a few clicks away… Come on in, we’d love to welcome you to our inclusive team shaping the future of hospitality.
At Holiday Inn® Southend hotel, located a stones throw from Southend Airport, we are committed to investing in and developing our team, in return for your commitment to ensure every guest has a positve experience.
At Holiday Inn® we want our guests to relax and be themselves which means we need you to:
- Be you by being natural, professional and personable in the way you are with people
- Get ready by taking notice and using your knowledge so that you are prepared for any-thing
- Show you care by being thoughtful in the way you welcome and connect with guests
- Take action by showing initiative, taking ownership and going the extra mile
Our hotel was built in 2012 and our guests benefit from 129 modern bedrooms, state of the art conference and event facilities, and a stylish rooftop restaurant bar, "1935" offering contemporary British fare and views of the airport runway and surrounding countryside. We have a great product but our most important asset is our team, who provide consistently high level service, have a great personality and a passion for delivering a 5* service.
Holiday Inn® Hotels Resorts :Do you want to work for one of the world's best known hotel brands? With a well-earned reputation for friendly service and good value for money, our hotels and resorts are fresh, modern and known throughout the world. Our guests include all sorts of different people – some travelling for fun, often with their families and others travelling on business. With over 1,200 hotels and resorts worldwide there will be one in a city or resort location near you.
