Senior Sous Chef - High-Volume Kitchen Leader & Career Growth

Harbour Hotels Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary reflecting your经验

Bonus scheme

Parking on site

Harbour Hotels uniform

Complimentary meals whilst on duty

Excellent career progression acrossHar

Bespoke career development pathways

Internal promotion opportunities

Exclusive hotel stays and food &be

Access to discounts and rewards via an

Employee Assistance Programme

Complimentary meals whilst on duty

Job summary

Harbour Hotels is seeking a passionate Senior Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. You will work closely with the Head Chef, leading a busy kitchen, inspiring the team and ensuring top-quality dishes with fresh ingredients.

We value hands-on leadership, creativity, and a commitment to high standards of food quality, presentation, and cost control. Join our Harbour Hotels family and advance your culinary career with ongoing training and development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience at Junior Sous Chef or Sous Chef level.
• Experience in a high-volume, quality-focused restaurant or hotel.
• Strong leadership skills and the confidence to manage a busy kitchen independently.
• A genuine passion for fresh food, quality ingredients and delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring a smooth and efficient service.
• Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team, creating a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Take full responsibility for running the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Maintain exceptional standards of food preparation, presentation and consistency.
• Monitor and manage food costs, stock control and wastage to achieve agreed financial targets.
• Ensure full compliance with food hygiene, health and safety legislation, including kitchen risk assessments.
• Assist with menu development, bringing creativity, fresh ideas and a passion for quality ingredients.
• Support the training and development of junior chefs, helping to build a strong and motivated team.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Food quality

Cost control

Team development

Pressure handling

Job description

Harbour Hotels is seeking a passionate Senior Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. You will work closely with the Head Chef, leading a busy kitchen, inspiring the team and ensuring top-quality dishes with fresh ingredients.

We value hands-on leadership, creativity, and a commitment to high standards of food quality, presentation, and cost control. Join our Harbour Hotels family and advance your culinary career with ongoing training and development.