Aspiring Sous Chef — Fresh, From-Scratch Kitchen Lead

Cottons Hotel & Spa; Sworton Heath; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Wage access (Stream)

Annual leave

Health plan

employee discounts

Employee assistance

Maternity/Paternity pay

Apprenticeships

Life assurance

Training programmes

Supportive environment

Job summary

Cottons Hotel & Spa near Knutsford is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering fresh, high-quality dishes across our menus. You will manage a kitchen section, oversee day-to-day operations and help control food costs.

The role emphasizes teamwork, culinary flair, working with fresh ingredients, following recipes, and contributing to an excellent guest experience. We offer training and progression opportunities within our academies and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch.
• Proven previous experience in a sous chef role is essential.
• Ability to follow recipes while bringing flair and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef with effective kitchen management.
• Produce high standards of food from scratch for all menus.
• Manage a kitchen section and cook using fresh ingredients.
• Eliminate waste and support financial targets.
• Ensure food safety standards are adhered to.
• Control order and storage of food supplies.
• Support delivery of financial targets and site goals.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food safety

Fresh ingredients

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Menu development

Job description

Cottons Hotel & Spa near Knutsford is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering fresh, high-quality dishes across our menus. You will manage a kitchen section, oversee day-to-day operations and help control food costs.

The role emphasizes teamwork, culinary flair, working with fresh ingredients, following recipes, and contributing to an excellent guest experience. We offer training and progression opportunities within our academies and a supportive environment.