Senior Sous Chef

Principal Hayley Hotels; Chesham; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel chain in Chesham seeks an experienced Senior Sous Chef to support the Executive Head Chef and manage kitchen operations. You will prepare and present dishes to a high standard while mentoring junior chefs. A competitive salary of £46,000 per year is offered, alongside benefits like free meals, gym access, and annual bonuses. This role provides excellent opportunities for personal and career growth within a dynamic and supportive team environment.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Complimentary gym access

Extra paid day off for your birthday

Annual complimentary stay with dinner

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a large hotel or events venue required.
• Ability to support and mentor junior chefs.
• High standards in cleanliness and food hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Exec Head Chef in food purchases while controlling costs.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes to a high standard.
• Ensure the team maintains high standards of hygiene and safety.

Skills

Team management

Culinary expertise

Food hygiene regulation knowledge

Job description

Responsibilities

• Be highly motivated, positive and talented with experience in a large hotel or events venue.
• Assist the Exec Head Chef in food purchases while controlling costs.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes to a high standard.
• Support, mentor and train any talented junior chefs in the brigade.
• Ensure you and your team have the highest standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and health and safety.
• Have the opportunity to develop your career with De Vere.

You’ll work in a busy and hardworking team environment, where you’ll continually learn and develop, and have the opportunity to join our Level 4 Chef Apprenticeship.

About De Vere Latimer Estate

De Vere Latimer Estate has 205 bedrooms, 27 meeting and event spaces plus 30 acres of land for team building, a restaurant, bar, gym and swimming pool. Our teams at Latimer Estate know how to have fun at work whilst working hard to put our guests at the heart of everything they do. We regularly say thank you to our colleagues: ice creams in hot weather, afternoon tea treats and Easter family parties are just some of the ways we show our appreciation.

Your Commute: we’re just 5 minutes from J18 of the M25, but we are also close to public transport in the surrounding area, including Chalfont and Latimer station, making us accessible from Hemel Hempstead, Watford and High Wycombe.

At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.

Job Overview

De Vere Latimer Estate in Chesham Buckinghamshire are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join the brigade to work alongside our Executive Head Chef Stephen Englefield. The hotel has two kitchens to service the property. We offer buffet breakfast and lunches for our conference guests as well as private dining options and a restaurant & bar menu. The hotel is a busy conference and events venue to include weddings, but we also have leisure guests.

This role is challenging, but exceptionally rewarding, so you will be hard-working, focused, inspiring and encouraging.

Pay & Benefits

• £46,000 per year based on 40 hours per week, plus a share of tips paid on a monthly basis.
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities.
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships.
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we’ll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones.
• Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
• 31 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days).
• Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season.
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
• Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.