Lead Sous Chef: Elevate Menus & Inspire a Busy Kitchen

The Venues Collection; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Meals on duty

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Venues Collection in Nottingham is seeking a talented Sous Chef for Eastwood Hall. You will work closely with the Head Chef to ensure excellent food and smooth kitchen operation, inspiring the team to perform at their best in a busy hospitality setting.

Join a dedicated team offering great benefits, ongoing development and opportunities to advance within Compass Group UK & Ireland.

Qualifications

• Excellent culinary skills and a genuine passion for great food.
• Experience in hospitality kitchen environments.
• Lead by example, support the Head Chef and motivate a busy kitchen team.
• Strong communication skills with colleagues across the venue.
• Knowledge of food ordering, stock rotation, waste management and cost control.
• Commitment to high standards of food quality, consistency and presentation.
• Good knowledge of food safety, health and allergen procedures.
• Desirable: Level 3 NVQ in Professional Cookery or equivalent.
• Advantage: intermediate food hygiene qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations to deliver consistently high-standard food.
• Help deliver a quality food offering across the venue and support guest satisfaction.
• Assist with food ordering, deliveries, and stock rotation.
• Maintain minimal food waste and optimize resources.
• Assist with kitchen budgets, targets and cost control.
• Help manage rotas and allocate kitchen resources effectively.
• Lead, motivate and develop kitchen staff and encourage skill progression.
• Collaborate with Head Chef to introduce current trends and techniques.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Communication

Food safety

Stock management

Allergen procedures

Workload organization

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Professional Cookery

Job description

The Venues Collection in Nottingham is seeking a talented Sous Chef for Eastwood Hall. You will work closely with the Head Chef to ensure excellent food and smooth kitchen operation, inspiring the team to perform at their best in a busy hospitality setting.

Join a dedicated team offering great benefits, ongoing development and opportunities to advance within Compass Group UK & Ireland.