Branded Kitchen Sous Chef — Lead & Mentor

Warner Hotels; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym & leisure facilities

60% discount on onsite food

Pension scheme

Career development through external /

28 days annual leave

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Warner Hotels is seeking a talented Sous Chef at Heythrop Park to lead the culinary team and uphold branded menu standards. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, train junior chefs, and ensure top quality and food safety across all stations.

With a focus on cost management and guest satisfaction, you will collaborate with the Head Chef to sustain premium dining experiences within a large branded hotel setting in the Cotswolds.

Qualifications

• Understands the importance of working with a branded menu.
• Experience managing orders, food stocks and forecast against occupancy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly to changing requirements.
• Good financial knowledge with the ability to manage costs in line with the department’s budget.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day kitchen operations and ensuring stations are organised for service.
• Supervising and training junior chefs, promoting a positive, collaborative environment.
• Ensuring food safety standards in storage, handling and cooking techniques.
• Monitoring inventory levels and managing food costs to meet financial targets.
• Supporting Head Chef in maintaining high guest satisfaction and addressing feedback.

Skills

Branded menu understanding

Stock management

Forecasting against occupancy

Multitask management

Cost control

Job description

Warner Hotels is seeking a talented Sous Chef at Heythrop Park to lead the culinary team and uphold branded menu standards. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, train junior chefs, and ensure top quality and food safety across all stations.

With a focus on cost management and guest satisfaction, you will collaborate with the Head Chef to sustain premium dining experiences within a large branded hotel setting in the Cotswolds.