Junior Sous Chef

The Queen At Chester Hotel; Chester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Shopping discounts

Eye care

Legal & money advice

Counseling sessions

Cycle to work

Wellbeing tips

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Job summary

The Queen At Chester Hotel is seeking a Talented Sous Chef to join our culinary team and deliver consistently high-quality food across the hotel. Working with the Head Chef, you will help lead the kitchen, bringing structure, calm and confidence to daily operations, supporting menu delivery and ensuring quality and presentation standards.

You will run the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence, maintain a calm, organised and professional environment, and encourage teamwork and continuous

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie
• Proven ability to lead a kitchen team
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
• Ability to work calmly under pressure

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef in day-to-day kitchen management
• Lead the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence
• Oversee food preparation to ensure high standards
• Follow standard recipes and manage food cost
• Lead and support kitchen team during service
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards
• Keep a calm, organised kitchen
• Encourage teamwork and continuous improvement

Skills

Team leadership

Calm under pressure

Food safety

Quality & presentation

Organised

Reliability

Job description

We are seeking a talented and motivated Sous Chef to join our culinary team and play a key role in delivering consistently high‑quality food across the hotel.

Working closely with the Head Chef, you will help lead the kitchen team, bringing structure, calm and confidence to daily operations. You will support menu delivery, uphold quality and presentation standards, and ensure the kitchen runs smoothly, particularly in the Head Chef’s absence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the executive Head Chef and senior sous chef in the day‑to‑day management of the kitchen operation
• Take responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of the executive Head Chef and senior sous chef
• Oversee food preparation to ensure dishes are cooked and presented to a consistently high standard
• Implement and follow standard recipes while maintaining food cost control
• Lead, guide and support the kitchen team during service
• Ensure all food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards are followed at all times
• Maintain a calm, organised and professional kitchen environment
• Encourage teamwork, high standards and continuous improvement
• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across our Best Western hotel portfolio.
• Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Eye care
• Free legal & money advice
• Counseling sessions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
• Recipe ideas
• Advice on keeping active and healthy living
• Wellbeing podcasts and tv
• Breathing exercises
• 24/7 advice and support line
• Team reward & recognition
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking

Who Is This Role For?

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Has experience as a Sous Chef or strong Senior Chef de Partie
• Enjoys supporting and leading a team in a busy kitchen environment
• Takes pride in food quality, consistency and presentation
• Works calmly and confidently under pressure
• Has a solid understanding of food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards
• Leads by example and supports the development of others
• Is organised, reliable and commercially aware

Hotel

Welcome to the original railway hotel. Since 1860, we’ve been creating wonderful experiences for discerning travellers. Situated at the gateway to Chester, we offer a stylish escape, a place to rest from your journey, and a luxurious, well‑connected base to explore Chester and beyond.

Our hotel is renowned for its rich heritage and stunning public areas, where you can enjoy great food, afternoon teas, and signature cocktails. Don’t miss our hidden gem, the terrace, a tranquil oasis in the heart of the city.

Built opposite Chester station to serve first‑class rail passengers, this hotel has an illustrious past. This magnificent brick and stucco Italianate building was considered the first skyscraper of its time. Since opening in 1860, it has hosted notable guests such as Charles Dickens, Cecil Rhodes, and Lillie Langtry.

All 218 bedrooms feature superfast Wi‑Fi, a TV, and 24‑hour room service. The hotel also offers 8 conference rooms, ideal for any event, meeting, or wedding.

About us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.