Lead Sous Chef - Craft Menus, Mentor Team, Elevate Service

Interstate Europe Hotels & Resorts; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts portfolio wide

Staff rates and up to 50% discount on食

Stream pay and savings service

24/7 employee assistance programme

Career & lifestyle breaks

Uncapped incentives

Hotel gym access

Free staff parking

Job summary

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA is seeking a Sous Chef to join our team in the Nottingham area. You will lead kitchen operations, prepare and present dishes, and mentor junior staff to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You will uphold rigorous hygiene standards, manage portions and waste, and contribute to menu development while working under pressure in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent cooking skills and understanding of ingredients, flavours and techniques.
• Calm under pressure with strong delegation and organisational abilities.
• Commitment to clean, hygienic kitchen and food safety regulations.
• Understanding of profit margins to run an efficient kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes within your specialty.
• Manage and train demi-chef de parties or commis.
• Assist sous chef and head chef in developing new dishes and menus.
• Ensure high standards of hygiene and health and safety regulations.
• Monitor portion control and waste to maintain profit margins.

Skills

Cooking skills

Culinary techniques

Ingredient knowledge

Team delegation

Organisational skills

Food safety

Job description

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA is seeking a Sous Chef to join our team in the Nottingham area. You will lead kitchen operations, prepare and present dishes, and mentor junior staff to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You will uphold rigorous hygiene standards, manage portions and waste, and contribute to menu development while working under pressure in a fast-paced hotel environment.