Lead Sous Chef | 40h Week, Hotel Kitchen, Great Benefits

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £36,000

Workplace pension

Staff discounts

Friends and family discounts

Free meals on duty

Refer-a-friend bonuses

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd in Aylesbury is seeking a Sous Chef for a prestigious 4-star hotel. This role suits someone either stepping up to Sous Chef for the first time or an experienced chef seeking a new challenge in a quality-driven environment.

You will work straight shifts on a 40-hour week, supporting the Head Chef, maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation, and ensuring food safety and hygiene.

Qualifications

• Has strong leadership skills and a calm, organised approach
• Is passionate about producing high-quality food with attention to detail
• Can motivate and inspire a team to perform at their best
• Enjoys working across a busy restaurant and bar operation
• Has the ambition to help drive standards forward and gain further recognition as a chef

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head Chef with the smooth operation of all kitchen services
• Maintaining high standards across food quality, presentation, and consistency
• Overseeing food safety, hygiene, and compliance standards
• Managing stock control, ordering, and minimising waste
• Training, mentoring, and developing junior team members
• Taking full responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence

Job description

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd in Aylesbury is seeking a Sous Chef for a prestigious 4-star hotel. This role suits someone either stepping up to Sous Chef for the first time or an experienced chef seeking a new challenge in a quality-driven environment.

You will work straight shifts on a 40-hour week, supporting the Head Chef, maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation, and ensuring food safety and hygiene.