Lead Sous Chef: Elevate Team & Service

Accor; Coventry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts within Accor network

Training and development opportunities

Career development within Accor

Job summary

Accor is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team and support the Head Chef in day-to-day operations.

You will supervise food preparation, hygiene, quality and cost control, while developing and mentoring kitchen staff to maintain a high-performing team and outstanding guest experiences.

This hands-on leadership role requires a positive, can-do attitude, strong organisation and the confidence to lead from the front during busy service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working at Sous Chef level.
• Recognised food hygiene qualification, ideally Intermediate Food Hygiene or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene and safe working practices.
• Understanding of menu development and implementation.
• Knowledge of kitchen processes, systems and operational standards.
• COSHH awareness/training.
• First Aid training is desirable.
• Good working knowledge of food costing, portion control and kitchen budgeting is desirable.
• Understanding of staff planning, training and development is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation and management of the kitchen, ensuring standards are maintained.
• Take responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Assist with preparation and service of all food to the required specification, quality and presentation.
• Inspect kitchen areas for cleanliness, organisation, food safety and hygiene.
• Maintain stock control, labelling and rotation procedures.
• Ensure orders are prepared correctly and according to checks and service requirements.
• Maintain cost effectiveness and identify opportunities to reduce wastage.
• Assist with ordering and receiving fresh produce and supplies.
• Assist with menu development and costing before implementation.
• Develop dishes and support the Head Chef in driving improvements.
• Train, coach and develop kitchen team members.
• Lead by example and deliver first-class customer service.
• Organise workload for busy periods and manage staff rotas.
• Maintain records related to staff rotas and attendance.
• Promote communication within the kitchen and with other departments.
• Attend and contribute to kitchen meetings and drive teamwork.
• Support equipment maintenance and report defects promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety knowledge

Menu development

Kitchen budgeting

Staff planning

Food costing

Training & coaching

Communication

Hygiene standards

Education

Food hygiene qualification

First Aid training (desirable)

COSHH awareness

Job description

Accor is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team and support the Head Chef in day-to-day operations.

You will supervise food preparation, hygiene, quality and cost control, while developing and mentoring kitchen staff to maintain a high-performing team and outstanding guest experiences.

This hands-on leadership role requires a positive, can-do attitude, strong organisation and the confidence to lead from the front during busy service.