Hospitality Sous Chef
Posted 3 hours 36 minutes ago by Chartwells Independent
Join our team as a Sous Chef, supporting the Head Chef in delivering high-quality food and exceptional customer experiences.
You'll be working closely in a small, supportive team alongside the Head Chef, covering daily hospitality requirements and weekly events. This position requires strong culinary skills, operational awareness, and the ability to manage both people and processes in a fast paced retail/hospitality environment.
This is a Monday to Friday role with a 7:00am start, with occasional early mornings and some evening flexibility for events.
What you'll be doing:- Supporting the Head Chef in the day to day running of the kitchen
- Assisting with the planning and delivery of weekly events
- Prepare and present dishes to fine dining quality
- Support budgeting and cost management processes
- Leading and motivating the kitchen team when required
- Proven experience in fine dining or premium hospitality environments
Strong cooking skills with the ability to work across all kitchen sections
Ability to train, motivate, and lead kitchen staff
Strong organisational, time management, and problem solving abilities
Understanding of food costs, GP, and operational financial impacts
Knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and industry best practice
If you're an enthusiastic and motivated chef looking for a weekday based role with variety, responsibility and a great work life balance, we would be pleased to hear from you.
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work by offering:- Monday - Friday with some evenings
- Contributory pension scheme
- Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
- Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, and many more
- Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
- Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
- Un wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
Job Reference: com R/SU Group
Job Reference: com R/SU