Senior Sous Chef

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality team as a Senior Sous Chef at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole. You will manage the larder kitchen, contribute to food quality and guest satisfaction, and lead a motivated kitchen team. Enjoy competitive pay, extensive benefits, and a focus on personal development in a vibrant culinary environment.

Benefits

Smart uniform provided and laundered

Free healthy meals when on duty

Personal Development programmes

Team Member Travel Program

Discounted dental and health cover

High street discounts with Perks at Work

Free car park

Subsidised Taxi

28 days holiday increasing yearly

Guest Experience Day

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications required for the role.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Strong supervisory skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the larder kitchen including quality and operations.
• Control food provisions and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Ensure consistent high-quality food production across outlets.

Skills

Planning

Organizing

Supervisory skills

Creative approach

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Relevant trade qualification

Job description

Job Description - Senior Sous Chef (HOT0BP66)

Job Description

Senior Sous Chef (

Job Number:

HOT0BP66 )

Work Locations

Work Locations

: Hilton Birmingham Metro National Exhibition Centre Birmingham B40 1PP

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UK’s #1 GREAT PLACE TO WORK 2025, AS VOTED BY OUR TEAM MEMBERS! - No two days or two hotels are the same, but our spirit and passion for hospitality always brings all our teams together to create a culture of inclusiveness, positivity and drive to achieve our common goal. “To share the light and warmth of hospitality”. With amazing training, resources and support from both managers and colleagues, there is always an opportunity to develop and grow.

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Sous Chef in the larder kitchen of the Hilton Birmingham Metropole.

Competitive Salary plus service charge

A WORLD OF REWARDS

• Smart uniform provided andlaundered
• Free, healthy and high qualitymealswhen on duty
• Grow your Career !
• Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career
• A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes – Find out what and how we are doing ( https://cr.hilton.com )
• Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)
• Team Member Referral Program
• Discounted dental and health cover
• High street discounts: with Perks at Work
• Free car park
• Subsidised Taxi between 12am and 7am
• Holiday: 28 daysincluding bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
• Guest Experience Day: 1 night stay with breakfast and dinner
• Modern and inclusive Team Member’s areas

WHAT'S THE JOB?

A Senior Sous Chef, will work closely with the Executive Chef to manage aspects of the larder kitchen to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. A Senior Sous Chef will also be required to manage food provisions, assist with guest queries, and control costs.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

Manage all aspects of the larder kitchen including operational, quality and administrative functions

Manage the provision of food to Food and Beverage outlets and taking action where necessary to ensure compliance with current legislation

Assist in positive outcomes from guest queries in a timely and efficient manner

Ensure food stuffs are of a good quality and stored correctly

Contribute to menu creation by responding and incorporating Guest feedback

Ensure the consistent production of high quality food through all hotel food outlets

Manage customer relations when necessary, in the absence of the Executive Chef

Ensure resources support the business needs through the effective management of working rotations

Support brand standards through the training and assessment of the Team

Manage the kitchen brigade effectively to ensure a well-organized, motivated Team

Control costs without compromising standards, improving gross profit margins and other departmental and financial targets

Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships

Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation

Report maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues

Be environmentally aware

Qualifications - External

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We would welcome applications from friendly, hard-working and adaptable individuals.To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

Relevant qualifications for this role

Excellent planning and organizing skills

Ability multi-task and meet deadlines

Strong supervisory skills

A current, valid, and relevant trade qualification (proof may be required)

A creative approach to the production of food

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to work on own or in teams

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

Passion for producing high quality food

Knowledge of current food trends

Proficiency with computers and computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

EVERY JOB MAKES THE STAY.

At Hilton, It Matters Where You Stay, but The Stay is only one side of the story. We know it takes hundreds of jobs to create unforgettable experiences for our guests – and behind every job, there’s an extraordinary person working to make each Stay magical. That’s why at Hilton, Every Job Makes the Stay.