Executive Sous Chef — Luxury Hotel Kitchen Leader

21c Museum Hotels; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious luxury hotel in Knutsford is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead the kitchen brigade. This role combines culinary excellence with strategic oversight, focusing on delivering luxury standards and ensuring profitability through sustainable practices. Ideal candidates will bring managerial experience, culinary expertise, and commitment to high service quality, working within a team dedicated to exceptional service. Attractive benefits include exclusive discounts, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Exclusive Discounts at Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere

Colleague restaurant

Competitive salary and benefits including pension

28 days of holiday including public holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a managerial role, ideally within a luxury or high-volume environment.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity with proven records in delivering results.
• Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language.

Responsibilities

• Assign detailed duties to all culinary 'Heartists'.
• Partner with the Executive Chef to optimize food quality.
• Ensure adherence to HACCP protocols.
• Propose new recipes focusing on sustainability.
• Manage maintenance of kitchen equipment.

Skills

Managerial experience

Strong communication skills

Culinary expertise

Education

Qualification in Hospitality Management/Food & Beverage

Additional certification(s) in Food & Beverage

Job description

A prestigious luxury hotel in Knutsford is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead the kitchen brigade. This role combines culinary excellence with strategic oversight, focusing on delivering luxury standards and ensuring profitability through sustainable practices. Ideal candidates will bring managerial experience, culinary expertise, and commitment to high service quality, working within a team dedicated to exceptional service. Attractive benefits include exclusive discounts, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.