Senior Sous Chef

Warner Hotels; Windsor; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established hotel group is looking for a Kitchen Team Leader to oversee daily operations in a fast-paced environment. You'll lead the team, manage kitchen functions like menu execution and stock control, and ensure compliance with food safety standards. Candidates should have leadership experience in large-scale kitchens, strong financial insights, and a passion for high-quality food. Opportunities for career development and a host of benefits including potential live-in accommodations are available.

Benefits

Potential live-in available

Free use of gym and leisure facilities

Free or 60% discounted food onsite

Access to discounts with national brands

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Solid experience in multi-outlet or large-scale kitchen operations.
• Strong financial acumen, including cost control and stock management.
• Expertise in food safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team, ensuring high food quality and smooth operations.
• Drive food safety and hygiene standards.
• Manage inventory and contribute to financial targets.

Skills

Leadership in kitchen operations

Food safety expertise

Financial acumen

Operational delivery in fast-paced environments

Communication skills

Tools

EPOS systems

MS Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Leading the kitchen team alongside the Head Chef, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and exceptional food quality.
• Taking ownership of key kitchen functions, including menu execution, stock control, and compliance.
• Supervising, coaching, and developing junior chefs, creating a culture of collaboration and high performance.
• Driving food safety and hygiene standards, ensuring full compliance with all regulations.
• Managing inventory, controlling food costs, and contributing to departmental financial targets.
• Deputising for the Head Chef during absence, maintaining standards and operational continuity.
• Supporting innovation and continuous improvement in menu development and service delivery.

About You

A proven leader with experience in high-volume, branded kitchens. Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can balance operational delivery with team development. A chef passionate about quality, consistency, and creating memorable guest experiences. A strong communicator who can challenge and uphold standards while fostering teamwork.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in multi-outlet or large-scale kitchen operations.
• Strong financial acumen, including cost control, stock management, and forecasting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly to changing requirements.
• Expertise in food safety, health & safety, and compliance.
• Excellent leadership skills—recruitment, coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
• Technical proficiency with kitchen systems (EPOS, stock control, rostering) and confident with MS Excel reporting.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and capable of building strong relationships across the business.

Employer Information

Join our team at the Runnymede on Thames, part of the Warner Hotels Group. Opening as a Warner in 2024, this beautiful hotel on the River Thames near Windsor offers award-winning spa facilities, restaurants, bars, and outdoor activities.

Benefits

• Potential live-in available
• Free use of gym and leisure facilities
• Free or 60% discounted food onsite
• Access to numerous discounts and offers with many national brands and retailers.
• A real opportunity for career development through externally recognised qualifications in addition to in-house training and development (Degree and Apprenticeship level).
• 20% discount for you, your family & friends across our Bourne Leisure brands; Warner Hotels and Haven Holidays (including further discounted breaks within Warner for you, your family, and friends to use).