Lead Sous Chef | Elevate Dishes, Lead Team & Profit

Kew Green Hotels; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded apprenticeships

Discounts on hotel stays

Gym access and leisure facilities

Wellbeing, financial and legal support

Job summary

Kew Green Hotels in the United Kingdom is seeking a driven Sous Chef to lead a busy kitchen, ensuring high standards of food quality and guest experience. You will work closely with the Head Chef to drive performance, quality and profitability.

You’ll mentor the team, develop menus and specials, monitor safety, waste and portions, and maintain brand standards. The role develops leadership within a hospitality-focused, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience at Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie level in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Solid understanding of produce and ingredients, and ability to influence profit margins.
• Good understanding of kitchen operations, food safety and compliance standards.
• Strong leadership potential, with ability to coach, motivate and influence others.
• Proactive hands-on approach and willingness to step up when needed.
• Commercial awareness with cost control and waste reduction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Collaborate with Head Chef on menu planning and implementation to drive quality and guest appeal.
• Ensure all food is prepared, presented and served to brand standards and food safety requirements.
• Train and coach the team, developing their skills and creating Specials.
• Monitor portions, waste and labour to maintain profit margins.
• Support stocktakes, ordering and stock control to minimise waste and support profitability.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation and compliance across the kitchen.
• Contribute ideas to improve kitchen performance and guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Food safety

Cost control

Communication

Teamwork

Mentoring

Pressure handling

Job description

Kew Green Hotels in the United Kingdom is seeking a driven Sous Chef to lead a busy kitchen, ensuring high standards of food quality and guest experience. You will work closely with the Head Chef to drive performance, quality and profitability.

You’ll mentor the team, develop menus and specials, monitor safety, waste and portions, and maintain brand standards. The role develops leadership within a hospitality-focused, fast-paced environment.