Creative Sous Chef | Lead Kitchen & Menu Innovation

Bridgewood-Manor; Chatham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotel room rates for you

Birthday leave

Course Sponsorship

30% F&B discount at RBH hotels

Refer a Friend scheme (£250 each)

Flexible working arrangements

Wagestream – paid on your schedule

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Social and wellness events

Job summary

Bridgewood Manor Hotel and Spa in Chatham, Kent, is seeking a proactive Sous Chef to join our busy kitchen. You will support the Head Chef, oversee daily kitchen operations, and help drive menu development with creativity and passion for great British cuisine.

Lead, mentor, and motivate our kitchen team while maintaining high standards of hygiene, organization, and presentation in a dynamic hospitality environment. This role promises varied responsibilities and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• A skilled chef with experience in a fast-paced kitchen and a passion for great food.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and develop the team while maintaining high standards.
• Creativity and a love for experimenting with new flavours, contributing fresh ideas to the menu.
• Excellent organisational abilities, from managing inventory to keeping the kitchen workflow smooth.
• A sharp eye for detail, ensuring presentation and quality are consistently top-tier.
• A team player with a positive attitude, ready to jump in wherever needed to support the kitchen.
• High energy and adaptability, thriving in a dynamic environment where every day brings new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Step up as the right-hand to the Head Chef, bringing creativity, precision, and passion to every dish that leaves the kitchen.
• Take charge of daily kitchen operations, ensuring prep, cooking, and service run smoothly and efficiently.
• Lead and inspire the kitchen team, sharing your culinary expertise, mentoring junior chefs, and creating a collaborative, upbeat environment.
• Play a key role in menu development, experimenting with new flavours and seasonal ingredients to keep the offerings fresh and exciting.
• Monitor inventory, oversee ordering, and manage stock levels, making sure the kitchen is always prepared for a flawless service.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, and consistency, ensuring every dish meets our top-notch expectations.
• Uphold rigorous hygiene, safety, and cleanliness standards, creating a safe and organised workspace for the whole team.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Organization

Teamwork

Job description

Bridgewood Manor Hotel and Spa in Chatham, Kent, is seeking a proactive Sous Chef to join our busy kitchen. You will support the Head Chef, oversee daily kitchen operations, and help drive menu development with creativity and passion for great British cuisine.

Lead, mentor, and motivate our kitchen team while maintaining high standards of hygiene, organization, and presentation in a dynamic hospitality environment. This role promises varied responsibilities and opportunities for growth.