Lead Sous Chef — Elevate a High-Volume Hotel Kitchen

Crest Hotels Group; England; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off Food & Beverage

Meals on duty

Employee Assistance Programme

GP appointments

Retail and dining discounts

Job summary

Avisford Park Hotel is seeking a Sous Chef to join the team and support the Head Chef in menu creation, food preparation, and kitchen management. You will lead the kitchen brigade, ensuring high culinary standards and a harmonious work environment while adhering to hygiene and safety regulations.

With strong leadership, you will oversee stock control, ordering, and cost management while delivering quality food and memorable guest experiences in a luxury hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior kitchen role (Chef de Partie or Sous Chef) in a high-volume hotel or restaurant.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Expertise in menu planning, food costing, and kitchen operations.
• Passion for culinary innovation and delivering outstanding dining experiences.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage a busy kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and support Head Chef with menu creation and food preparation.
• Lead kitchen colleagues and maintain high culinary standards and hygiene.
• Manage stock, ordering, and cost controls in line with budgeted food costs.
• Collaborate with management to enhance food and beverage offering.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Food costing

Kitchen operations

Food hygiene

Job description

Avisford Park Hotel is seeking a Sous Chef to join the team and support the Head Chef in menu creation, food preparation, and kitchen management. You will lead the kitchen brigade, ensuring high culinary standards and a harmonious work environment while adhering to hygiene and safety regulations.

With strong leadership, you will oversee stock control, ordering, and cost management while delivering quality food and memorable guest experiences in a luxury hotel setting.