Lead Sous Chef - 40h Week, Pension, Free Meals

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Staff discounts

Discounted stays

Free meals on duty

Refer-a-friend bonuses

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy is seeking a Sous Chef for a 4‑star hotel in Aylesbury. The role offers a salary up to £36,000 and straight shifts on a 40‑hour week, with benefits including a workplace pension and staff discounts.

The successful candidate will support the Head Chef, lead a busy kitchen and uphold top quality, safety and consistency across all services, while training junior staff and maintaining cost controls.

Qualifications

• Leadership and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to inspire a high-performing kitchen team.
• Commitment to high quality food and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and lead from the front in day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Oversee food safety, hygiene and compliance standards.
• Manage stock control, ordering and minimise waste.
• Train, mentor and develop junior team members.
• Take full responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.

Skills

Leadership skills

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Team motivation

Kitchen leadership

Job description

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy is seeking a Sous Chef for a 4‑star hotel in Aylesbury. The role offers a salary up to £36,000 and straight shifts on a 40‑hour week, with benefits including a workplace pension and staff discounts.

The successful candidate will support the Head Chef, lead a busy kitchen and uphold top quality, safety and consistency across all services, while training junior staff and maintaining cost controls.