Senior Sous Chef

LGH Hotels Management Ltd; West Drayton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee hotel rate discounts acrossLG

IHG employee room benefit programme

Shopping discounts

Eye care

Free legal & money advice

Counseling sessions

Hospital & death benefit plans

Cycle to work scheme

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Job summary

LGH Hotels Management Ltd is seeking a Senior Sous Chef for Holiday Inn London Heathrow M4J4, set to reopen in September 2026. You will work with the Head Chef to deliver high-quality food, lead the kitchen team and uphold standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes menu delivery, food quality, cost control, safety adherence, and team development within a busy hotel kitchen, with opportunities to contribute to a relaunch milestone at Heathrow.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or strong Senior Chef de Partie.
• Ability to lead and support a kitchen team in a busy environment.
• Pride in food quality, consistency and presentation.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Leads by example and supports the development of others.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day management of the kitchen operation.
• Take responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Oversee food preparation to ensure dishes are cooked and presented to a consistently high standard.
• Implement and follow standard recipes while maintaining food cost control.
• Lead, guide and support the kitchen team during service.
• Ensure all food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards are followed at all times.
• Maintain a calm, organised and professional kitchen environment.
• Encourage teamwork, high standards and continuous improvement.

Skills

Team leadership

Calm under pressure

Food quality focus

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Holiday Inn London - Heathrow M4,jct.4

Holiday Inn London Heathrow M4J4 is set to make an exciting return in September 2026. Following an extensive transformation, the hotel will reopen as a vibrant, contemporary destination for business travellers, holidaymakers, airline crews, conferences, and local guests alike

The Opportunity

We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Sous Chef to join our culinary team and play a key role in delivering consistently high‑quality food across the hotel.

Working closely with the Head Chef, you will help lead the kitchen team, bringing structure, calm and confidence to daily operations. You will support menu delivery, uphold quality and presentation standards, and ensure the kitchen runs smoothly, particularly in the Head Chef’s absence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the day‑to‑day management of the kitchen operation
• Take responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef
• Oversee food preparation to ensure dishes are cooked and presented to a consistently high standard
• Implement and follow standard recipes while maintaining food cost control
• Lead, guide and support the kitchen team during service
• Ensure all food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards are followed at all times
• Maintain a calm, organised and professional kitchen environment
• Encourage teamwork, high standards and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across the LGH hotel portfolio.
• Access to the IHG employee room benefit programme across their global portfolio. (T&Cs apply).
• Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Eye care
• Free legal & money advice
• Counseling sessions
• Hospital & death benefit plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
• Recipe ideas
• Advice on keeping active and healthy living
• Wellbeing podcasts and tv
• Breathing exercises
• 24/7 advice and support line
• Team reward & recognition
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking

Who Is This Role For?

This Role Is Ideal For Someone Who

• Has experience as a Sous Chef or strong Senior Chef de Partie
• Enjoys supporting and leading a team in a busy kitchen environment
• Takes pride in food quality, consistency and presentation
• Works calmly and confidently under pressure
• Has a solid understanding of food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards
• Leads by example and supports the development of others
• Is organised, reliable and commercially aware

Hotel

Perfectly positioned moments from Heathrow Airport and with excellent links into Central London, Holiday Inn London Heathrow M4J4 is set to make an exciting return in September 2026. Following an extensive transformation, the hotel will reopen as a vibrant, contemporary destination for business travellers, holidaymakers, airline crews, conferences, and local guests alike. With stylish guest rooms, versatile meeting and event spaces, welcoming food and beverage venues, and the trusted Holiday Inn brand behind it, the hotel is poised to become one of Heathrow’s leading hospitality destinations. More than just a hotel, this is a relaunch with ambition—creating memorable guest experiences while building a team culture centred on collaboration, development, and pride in delivering exceptional hospitality.

About Us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.