Senior Sous Chef

Millennium Hotels UK/EU - Careers; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Social Events and Team Activities

Training and Development

Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Interest-free Season Ticket Loan Scheme

Length of Service related holiday scheme

Job summary

A leading hotel group in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join their kitchen team. This role involves guiding a cohesive team, ensuring high standards in food quality, and controlling costs. Candidates should have proven experience as a Sous Chef in quality establishments, with strong leadership skills and adherence to hygiene standards. Enjoy a diverse work culture with numerous benefits including career development and competitive perks.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Sous Chef within a quality hotel.
• Ability to lead and effectively supervise the kitchen team.
• High standards of hygiene and Health & Safety controls.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support the Kitchen team in food preparation.
• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Plan menus within cost targets.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Hygiene standards

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Computerised ordering system

Job description

Here at Millennium Hotels UK, we value your skills, encourage growth by nurturing your personality, and reward your dedication. You'll learn not only from your fellow colleagues, but also through our M Academy, where you'll be able to advance your career with apprenticeship and develop your career within our Brands.

We're looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our Senior Kitchen team and help lead the team in delivering a high standard of food.

Working within a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment, you will be part of a team which will be proud of our values of Personality, Passion, Respect, Working Together and Creativity.

Responsibilities

• Guiding and supporting the Kitchen team, ensuring they have the skills required to deliver an excellent standard of food
• A hands‑on approach, supporting the Head Chef in the day‑day running of the Kitchen
• Planning menus within cost targets
• Controlling food costs and achieving gross profit targets (including monitoring waste)
• Ensuring processes are in place to achieve high standards of cleanliness, consistently
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and Food Safety requirements

Key Information

• Role: Senior Sous Chef
• Working hours: 40 hrs weekly
• Address: Copthorne Hotel Newcastle, The Close, Quayside, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 3RT

Benefits

• Social Events, Wellbeing and Team Activities
• Training and development
• Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Career development and salary reviews
• Interest‑free Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• 1 Volunteer Days per year (fully paid and in addition to your annual leave)
• Complimentary meals prepared for you by our chefs
• Length of Service related holiday scheme
• My Millennium discount perks
• Discount on Accommodation worldwide and 50% Food and Beverage Outlets
• Life Assurance
• Recommend a Friend Scheme

Qualifications and Requirements

• Proven track record as a Sous chef within a quality hotel
• Ability to lead and effectively supervise the kitchen team
• High standards of hygiene and Health & Safety controls
• Knowledge of computerised ordering system
• Enthusiastic and motivated with an eye for detail and accuracy
• Calm under pressure while maintaining an assertive but professional manner
• The ability to work 5 shifts out of 7 on a rota basis, weekend work is included

At Millennium Hotels & Resorts, we believe our strength lies in our differences. We foster a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

About The Group

Millennium Hotels and Resorts owns and operates a portfolio of over 120 hotels worldwide. Properties under the group are placed into collections: Leng's Collection, M Social Collection, Millennium Collection, Copthorne Collection and The Biltmore. Each collection has its own distinct personality, character and clearly defined hotel brands within it; tailored to suit different types of guests.

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