Senior Sous Chef

Senior Sous Chef - The Queen at Chester Hotel

We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Sous Chef to join our culinary team and play a key role in delivering consistently high quality food across the hotel.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Head Chef in the day to day management of the kitchen operation
• Take responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef
• Oversee food preparation to ensure dishes are cooked and presented to a consistently high standard
• Implement and follow standard recipes while maintaining food cost control
• Lead, guide and support the kitchen team during service
• Ensure all food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards are followed at all times
• Maintain a calm, organised and professional kitchen environment
• Encourage teamwork, high standards and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Employee discounts on bedroom rates across our Best Western hotel portfolio
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a friend scheme from £500 to £1000 per referral
• Hospital Plan
• Online Health Portal
• Eye Care
• Employee Discount Schemes - discounts on groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out and holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Free meals on duty
• Cycle to Work - our Cycle2Work schemes from Halfords

Who Is This Role For?

• Proven experience as a Senior Sous Chef or strong Sous Chef in a high quality hotel or similar volume driven kitchen
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations, food cost control and stock management
• Enjoys supporting and leading a team in a busy kitchen environment
• Takes pride in food quality, consistency and presentation
• Works calmly and confidently under pressure
• Solid understanding of food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards
• Builds a culture of teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement
• Leads by example and supports the development of others
• Is organised, reliable and commercially aware