Head Sous Chef: Shape Menus, Lead the Kitchen Team

AccorHotel; Southampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality group in Southampton is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations, maintaining food quality, and training staff. This position requires proven experience in a high-volume kitchen, strong leadership skills, and a passion for high-quality cuisine. Competitive salary range of £28,000–£32,000 and various benefits offered including discounted hotel nights and free meals on duty.

Benefits

Company Events - Team appreciation lunch

Discounted hotel nights plus 30% off Food and Beverages

High street discounts, with your Heartist card

Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)

Team member referrals program

Personnel development - In house training

Free on-site parking

Free meals on duty

Monthly 'Duck' awards

Free uniform

Company Pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a hotel or high-volume kitchen.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards (HACCP or equivalent).
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks.
• Passion for high-quality cuisine and customer satisfaction.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in planning and directing food preparation and culinary activities.
• Supervise and coordinate the kitchen team during food preparation and service.
• Ensure dishes are prepared and presented to hotel standards.
• Monitor kitchen operations to maintain food quality, freshness, and consistency.
• Train, mentor, and develop junior kitchen staff.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations.
• Manage kitchen inventory and food cost control.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Food safety knowledge

Ability to work under pressure

Passion for cuisine

Job description

A hospitality group in Southampton is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations, maintaining food quality, and training staff. This position requires proven experience in a high-volume kitchen, strong leadership skills, and a passion for high-quality cuisine. Competitive salary range of £28,000–£32,000 and various benefits offered including discounted hotel nights and free meals on duty.