Lead Sous Chef: Drive Kitchen Excellence & Team Growth

THE LION HOTEL; Worksop; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lion Hotel Worksop is seeking a Sous Chef to uphold exceptional food quality and standards in a busy hotel kitchen. You will work with the Head Chef to drive kitchen excellence, manage a team, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

You will champion a positive work environment, support learning, and share knowledge to elevate the team’s performance while focusing on cost control and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Leads and motivates the kitchen team to deliver high quality dishes.
• Ensures food safety, health & safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Manages cost and budget to maximise profitability while maintaining guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides clear direction and purpose by translating business objectives to the team.
• Leads by example and inspires the team.
• Coaches, supports and develops staff; conducts performance reviews.
• Maintains reports and ensures compliance documentation.
• Oversees purchasing and cost controls to maximise revenue streams.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching and development

Food safety knowledge

Budget awareness

Education

NVQ Level 2 in professional cookery

Job description

The Lion Hotel Worksop is seeking a Sous Chef to uphold exceptional food quality and standards in a busy hotel kitchen. You will work with the Head Chef to drive kitchen excellence, manage a team, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

You will champion a positive work environment, support learning, and share knowledge to elevate the team’s performance while focusing on cost control and guest satisfaction.