Banqueting Kitchen Sous Chef — Lead Quality & Service

Fairmont; Knutsford; Sur place; GBP 28 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Exclusive Discounts

Colleague restaurant

Training & development

Pension and benefits

28 days holiday

Service awards

Special rates across Accor hotels

Résumé du poste

Fairmont Cheshire is seeking an experienced Kitchen Leader to coordinate functions and activities across the Main Kitchen and support the Executive Sous Chef and Executive Head Chef. You will drive quality, cost control, hygiene and training, deputise in leadership gaps, and ensure top-tier room service and guest satisfaction.

We value flexibility, multi-skilling and strong English communication, with opportunities to develop within a luxury hotel environment and benefit from staff discounts and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within a luxury or high‑volume environment.
• Hospitality management or Food & Beverage qualification preferred.
• Experienced in all aspects of restaurant and banquet service.
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience with a track record of delivering results.
• Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate functions and activities throughout the Main Kitchen.
• Assist chefs in quality levels of production and presentation.
• Work actively in cost control and implementing standards.
• Assist in people-related matters.
• Conduct departmental training when necessary.
• Depo tise for Executive Sous Chef and Executive Head Chef in their absence.
• Control all aspects of food outlets in their absence.
• Promote health & hygiene matters.
• Promote quality in all areas of food.
• Ensure room service is of the best quality, temperature and service.
• Carry out daily work to exceed guest expectations.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Strive to deliver the highest quality of food and service.
• Adhere to legal requirements, regulations and guidelines.
• Conduct departmental orientation for all new team members.
• Flexibility and multi-skilling may be required to meet guest and colleague needs.

Connaissances

Hospitality experience

English proficiency

Team coordination

Multitasking

Formation

Hospitality management qualification

Description du poste

Fairmont Cheshire is seeking an experienced Kitchen Leader to coordinate functions and activities across the Main Kitchen and support the Executive Sous Chef and Executive Head Chef. You will drive quality, cost control, hygiene and training, deputise in leadership gaps, and ensure top-tier room service and guest satisfaction.

We value flexibility, multi-skilling and strong English communication, with opportunities to develop within a luxury hotel environment and benefit from staff discounts and