Creative Sous Chef - Luxury Hotel Kitchen Lead

Woolley Grange; Woolley Grange; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Knife sponsorship

Dine out scheme

Birthday day off

EarlyPay

Cycle to work

Life assurance

Maternity/Paternity packages

Employee discounts

Job summary

Woolley Grange Hotel is seeking a Sous Chef to join its culinary team. The role is permanent, 48 hours per week over 5 days including weekends, with a salary of £42,108 per year plus a generous service charge and benefits.

You will lead a kitchen team in a high-quality setting, contribute to seasonal menus, ensure food quality, safety standards, and a warm dining experience for guests at Woolley Grange.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or a similar role in a high-quality restaurant or hotel setting.
• Culinary qualifications and a strong understanding of various cooking techniques.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with a passion for developing the team.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and compliance.
• Passion for creating exceptional dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Development of recipes: helping with seasonal menu writing, and preparing high-quality dishes
• Kitchen Management: Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, cleanliness, and adherence to all health and safety standards.
• Team Leadership: Lead and inspire the kitchen team, building their knowledge in a collaborative work environment. Provide guidance, training, and support to junior kitchen staff.
• Quality Control: Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency. Conduct regular checks to ensure all dishes meet the established standards.
• Ordering and Inventory: Monitor stock levels, and place orders as needed to ensure a well-stocked and organized kitchen.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Cooking techniques

Health and safety knowledge

Job description

Woolley Grange Hotel is seeking a Sous Chef to join its culinary team. The role is permanent, 48 hours per week over 5 days including weekends, with a salary of £42,108 per year plus a generous service charge and benefits.

You will lead a kitchen team in a high-quality setting, contribute to seasonal menus, ensure food quality, safety standards, and a warm dining experience for guests at Woolley Grange.