Senior Sous Chef

Hotel Du Vin; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations. This role offers opportunities for professional development with pathways to advancement, including chef apprenticeships. The ideal candidate will have strong culinary skills and experience working in high-pressure environments.

Benefits

Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates

35% off dining in Brasseries and Bistros

Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes

High Street Discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare Cash Plans

Referral schemes up to £1500

Complimentary stays on anniversaries

Employee Assistance Programme

Sustainability initiatives participation

Qualifications

• Proven experience at the Sous Chef level or higher in a professional kitchen.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and team development skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in managing the kitchen team.
• Ensure dishes meet brand standards and presentation quality.
• Assist in menu planning and kitchen operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Culinary skills

Cooking techniques

Education

Relevant culinary qualification

Job description

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About the Location

Opened 2001
66 Bedrooms
59-seater Bistro
4 Private Event Spaces - seating up to 100

Once an eye hospital, this landmark Victorian building built in 1884, is located in the central business district of the city, close to the Jewellery Quarter and the popular Broad Street area. With world-class retail and cuisine, the city a vibrant cultural cauldron with something for everyone and benefits from excellent links for regional and international travellers. Birmingham has 35 miles of canals, which is said to be more than Venice. They're enjoyed by walkers, cyclists, and narrowboat owners and they are a reminder of a unique industrial history.

About the Role

Senior Sous Chef, Hotel du Vin

Up to £39k inc Tronc, 45 hours

Permanent contract

Hotel du Vin Birmingham

Get paid for doing what you love, get loads of perks and benefits, learn something new and make a career for Life with Hotel du Vin

At Hotel du Vin fifty percent of all revenue comes from catering sales. In many of our hotels we can be busier in our Bistros than most local restaurants! This gives our chef brigades a great opportunity to develop themselves within our kitchens. Learning new skills, working in fast paced environments under pressure and sometimes with produce they haven't worked with before.

We offer on the job training in house as well as working with our training provider to offer nationally recognized apprenticeships. If you want to progress your career a HDV kitchen is the place to do it. 4 of our Head Chefs have been promoted from within with 2 starting their journey as kitchen porters.

Working as Senior Sous Chef in the kitchen you will support the Head Chef by ensuring the team deliver the brand standards in a smooth and consistent manner. Ideally you will of worked at this level before and be able to demonstrate your skills when developing the team beneath you.

Do you want to be part of something different, working with the best food, drink and a brand you can be proud of?

We create memories that our guests never forget. This could be the next step for you into a Head Chef role - we actively encourage internal development and progression. Onwards and upwards!

Benefits

In addition to competitive rates of pay we offer:

• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin and Frasers Hospitality with rooms available from £65 per night.
• Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate with 50% off best available rate.
• 35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries and Bistros
• Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes that support you in developing your career
• High Street Discounts on a range of high street shops, experiences, holidays and much much more
• Cycle to work scheme - save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes
• Healthcare Cash Plans - dental, optical, medical and more available from £5 per month
• Referral schemes that pay up to £1500 (just for getting your mates jobs!)
• A decent uniform that doesn't make you look like an extra from a 70s TV sitcom.
• We have a Wellness & National Campaign Days Calendar which promotes and encourages activities like - Pay Day Lunches/Treats, National Popcorn Day, Mental Health Awareness week and more
• We work with Wagestream giving instant access to your pay as it's earnt. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real time, stream up to 50% of the money you're already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save direct from your salary
• We also offer complimentary stays on your 1st, 3rd and 5th anniversary with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
• We are a proud sponsor of The Brain Charity, helping people with all forms of neurological conditions to lead longer, healthier, happier lives.
• Employee Assistance Programme - free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you and your family

Our Sustainability Goals:

• 100% of our electricity is generated using renewable energy with most of it coming from Wind Farms around the UK
• We recycle a minimum of 70% of the waste from our hotels. This target is achieved by everyone I the hotel focusing on the waste we produce and is championed by our Sustainability Council who work on project year round
• We have moved to a chemical free cleaning system in our bedrooms and public areas and an enzyme based eco-friendly system for our kitchens.
• Volunteer to work for sustainable charities 2 days per year on full pay instead of your normal workplace

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Frasers Hospitality, Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.