Senior Sous Chef — Lead, Innovate & Elevate Cuisine

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Sheffield is hiring a Sous Chef to manage kitchen staff and maintain high culinary standards. Responsibilities include overseeing meal preparation, ensuring food safety, and working collaboratively with restaurant management. The ideal candidate has proven experience in a high-volume kitchen and strong leadership skills. This position offers opportunities for growth and development within the hotel and across the world.

Benefits

Employee benefit card offering discounted rates

Learning programs through our Academies

Opportunity to develop talent and grow

Contributions to Corporate Social Responsibility activities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a hotel or high-volume kitchen.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards (HACCP or equivalent).
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks.
• Passion for high-quality cuisine and customer satisfaction.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate kitchen staff to provide high service standards.
• Maintain food hygiene, safety, and quality standards.
• Ensure food presentation meets Brand Standard guidelines.
• Work closely with the Restaurant and Bar Manager to meet operational objectives.
• Control food costs and coordinate daily food requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Time-management

Food safety knowledge

Ability to work under pressure

Customer satisfaction focus

Flexibility

Job description

A leading hotel chain in Sheffield is hiring a Sous Chef to manage kitchen staff and maintain high culinary standards. Responsibilities include overseeing meal preparation, ensuring food safety, and working collaboratively with restaurant management. The ideal candidate has proven experience in a high-volume kitchen and strong leadership skills. This position offers opportunities for growth and development within the hotel and across the world.