Sous Chef - 4 Hotel

Overview

We are looking for a passionate and driven Sous Chef to join our kitchen team at Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced hotel kitchen where creativity, teamwork and quality are at the heart of everything we do. Supporting the Head Chef, you will play a key role in leading the brigade, maintaining high standards, and helping deliver exceptional food for our guests.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen, stepping into their shoes in their absence
• Leading and motivating the brigade to deliver consistently high-quality dishes
• Recreating dishes developed by our Head Chef and kitchen team
• Creating exciting and profitable menus
• Coaching, mentoring and developing junior chefs within the brigade
• Monitoring portion control, waste management and labour productivity to maintain strong profit margins
• Identifying innovative ways to improve financial performance without compromising on quality
• Ensuring all food preparation meets the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and health & safety regulations

What we're looking for

• An experienced Sous Chef or a strong Chef de Partie ready to take the next step
• Excellent cooking skills and the ability to perform in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Strong leadership skills with a passion for developing others
• A solid understanding of produce, ingredients and food cost control
• Creativity to design specials that are both exciting and commercially successful
• A flexible, adaptable and hardworking approach
• A positive attitude and the ability to bring energy and fun to the kitchen team

Experience working in a hotel kitchen environment would be beneficial but is not essential.

What You Get

• Discounts across retail, restaurants and entertainment through our employee benefits platform
• Free access to our onsite gym plus an online fitness portal
• IHG Friends & Family hotel discounts worldwide
• Complimentary meals while on duty