Senior Sous Chef, Hotel du Vin

Hotel Du Vin; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking hospitality brand as a Senior Sous Chef, where you will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional culinary experiences. This position offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant kitchen environment, develop your skills, and advance your career towards a Head Chef role. With a focus on internal development, you will be supported in your journey while enjoying numerous perks, including discounts on stays and dining, healthcare plans, and a commitment to sustainability. If you're passionate about food and leadership, this role is your chance to shine.

Benefits

Discounted staff room rates

Discounted friends and family rates

Dining discounts

Fully funded apprenticeship programs

High street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare cash plans

Referral schemes

Professional uniform

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to lead and develop a kitchen team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations and team.
• Ensure brand standards are met consistently in food preparation.

Skills

Team Leadership

Culinary Skills

Menu Development

Food Safety Standards

Education

Culinary Arts Diploma

Food Safety Certification

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Point of Sale Systems

Job description

Senior Sous Chef, Hotel du Vin

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Join Hotel du Vin and enjoy paid work you love, numerous perks, benefits, and a chance to build a lifelong career with us.

At Hotel du Vin, fifty percent of our revenue comes from catering sales. In many of our hotels, our bistros can be busier than most local restaurants! This provides our chef teams a great opportunity to develop their skills—learning new techniques, working in fast-paced environments, and handling ingredients they may not have worked with before.

We offer on-the-job training in-house, as well as nationally recognized apprenticeships through our training providers. If you're looking to advance your career, our kitchens are the perfect place to do it. Four of our Head Chefs have been promoted from within, with two starting as kitchen porters.

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef by ensuring the team delivers brand standards smoothly and consistently. Ideally, you will have experience at this level and be capable of developing and leading your team effectively.

Are you ready to be part of something different, working with the best food and drink, and representing a brand you can be proud of?

We create memorable experiences for our guests. This role could be your next step into a Head Chef position—we actively support internal development and career progression. Onwards and upwards!

In addition to competitive pay, we offer:

• Heavily discounted staff room rates at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin, and Frasers Hospitality, starting from £65 per night.
• Discounted friends and family room rates with 50% off the best available rate.
• 35% off your bill when dining in our brasseries and bistros.
• Fully funded apprenticeship programs to support your career development.
• High street discounts on shops, experiences, holidays, and more.
• Cycle to work scheme—save up to 40% on bikes.
• Healthcare cash plans covering dental, optical, medical, and more from just £5 per month.
• Referral schemes offering up to £1500 for successful employee referrals.
• A professional uniform that looks sharp and modern.
• A Wellness & National Campaign Days Calendar promoting activities like Pay Day Lunches, National Popcorn Day, Mental Health Awareness Week, and more.
• Access to Wagestream, allowing instant access to earned wages, financial tips, and savings options.
• Complimentary stays on your 1st, 3rd, and 5th anniversaries, including dinner, bed, and breakfast.
• Support for charitable causes, including being a proud sponsor of The Brain Charity.
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free, confidential advice 24/7 for you and your family.

Our Sustainability Goals:

• 100% renewable energy for our electricity, mainly from wind farms across the UK.
• Recycling at least 70% of hotel waste, driven by staff focus and our Sustainability Council.
• Transition to chemical-free cleaning systems in bedrooms and public areas, and eco-friendly enzymatic systems in kitchens.
• Encouraging staff to volunteer for sustainable charities for two days per year, paid in full.

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Frasers Hospitality, Malmaison & Hotel du Vin are equal opportunities employers and welcome applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.