Junior Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen Excellence

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

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