Lead Sous Chef — Elevate Menus & Kitchen Excellence

Aimbridge; England; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts

Staff meals on duty

Gym access

Free staff parking

Flexible working opportunities

Job summary

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA is seeking a Sous Chef to lead a kitchen team and deliver high-quality dishes within your specialty. You will work closely with the operations manager to develop menus while ensuring top-quality guest experiences across our hotel portfolio.

We value passion for hospitality, strong cooking skills, and an ability to manage a busy kitchen with a focus on hygiene, safety, and cost control.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking skills with knowledge of ingredients, flavours and techniques.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and delegate tasks.
• Commitment to clean, hygienic kitchen and health & safety rules.
• Understanding of profit margins and cost control in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes within your specialty.
• Manage the kitchen team and assist the operations manager in menu development.
• Monitor portion control and waste to maintain margins and profitability.

Skills

Cooking skills

Food knowledge

Leadership

Pressure management

Job description

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA is seeking a Sous Chef to lead a kitchen team and deliver high-quality dishes within your specialty. You will work closely with the operations manager to develop menus while ensuring top-quality guest experiences across our hotel portfolio.

We value passion for hospitality, strong cooking skills, and an ability to manage a busy kitchen with a focus on hygiene, safety, and cost control.