Sous Chef Accommodation Boutique Hotel

Sous Chef Accommodation Boutique Hotel

£35,000 + Benefits

Hereford

Benefits:

• Five day working week, including weekends
• Staff meals provided while on duty
• Employee food and beverage discounts
• Shared live in accommodation available nearby
• Employee Assistance Programme with confidential wellbeing, financial and personal support
• Opportunity to work within a growing hotel group
• Support from a Regional Head Chef across two boutique properties
• Chance to step into your first Sous Chef role and continue developing your leadership skills
• Future progression opportunities within a wider hospitality portfolio

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Chef de Partie or experienced Senior Chef de Partie who is ready to take that exciting next step into a Sous Chef position. This role is designed for someone who has built strong experience in quality kitchens, understands what it takes to deliver a successful service and now feels ready to support the leadership of a kitchen team.

Set within a beautiful four star boutique hotel in a sought after countryside location, this is the kind of property that gives a first time Sous Chef the perfect platform to start that next chapter. The food offering is focused on fresh, seasonal produce, quality cooking and memorable guest experiences, with the opportunity to bring ideas, energy and personality into the kitchen while learning from experienced senior chefs.

This is not a role where you will be expected to know everything from day one. You will have support from a wider culinary structure, including the Head Chef, while still being trusted to take responsibility, support the brigade and help shape the day to day kitchen operation. It is a brilliant chance to build confidence as a Sous Chef, grow into the role properly and make a real impact within a boutique hotel that values quality, character and hospitality.

Please note that this role does not provide Sponsorship, to apply you will need a full British Passport or the right to work in the UK.

Shared accommodation is available nearby, around 15 minutes from the property, so you must be able to drive and have access to your own transport.

What We Are Looking For:

• Chef de Partie or Senior Chef de Partie ready to step into a first Sous Chef position
• Passionate about seasonal produce, fresh ingredients and quality cooking
• Confident supporting a kitchen team and maintaining daily service standards
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage prep, service and kitchen workflow
• Commercially aware, with an interest in food costs, GP performance and stock control
• Able to support, train and motivate junior members of the brigade
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work closely with senior chefs and the wider culinary team
• Calm and focused under pressure in a busy hotel kitchen environment
• Committed to maintaining high standards across food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen organisation
• Ambitious, driven and excited by future progression within a growing hotel group
• Able to drive due to the location and accommodation arrangements

Responsibilities:

• Support the day to day running of the kitchen operation
• Work closely with the Regional Head Chef and senior kitchen team to deliver a clear and consistent food vision
• Help lead and inspire the kitchen team, creating a positive and professional culture
• Prepare and deliver high quality seasonal dishes across the hotel food offering
• Maintain strong standards across presentation, consistency, taste and guest experience
• Support kitchen organisation, prep planning and service delivery
• Assist with food cost control, GP performance, stock management and ordering
• Ensure excellent standards across food safety, hygiene and health and safety
• Share ideas and contribute to the ongoing development of the food offering
• Support wider hotel events and collaborative activity across the group when required
• Bring energy, ambition and a positive attitude to a growing boutique hotel kitchen