Senior Sous Chef | Lead, Mentor & Menu Innovator

Dakota Hotels; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on stays and dining

Bonuses for referrals and recognition

Additional holiday on first work-anniv

Meals on duty and uniforming

Employee assistance program and mental

Job summary

Dakota Hotels in the United Kingdom is seeking a creative Senior Sous Chef to lead the Kitchen Team and deliver high-calibre dining across all outlets.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years of professional cooking experience, 3+ years in a leadership role, and strong knowledge of HACCP, allergens and food hygiene. You will train juniors, manage rosters, and drive menu costings with a focus on quality and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years professional cooking experience in a high calibre restaurant.
• Minimum 3 years experience as Junior Sous or above.
• Trained in food hygiene level 2 or above, HACCP and allergens.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen operations and lead a smooth, busy service.
• Conduct interviews, trials, appraisals and performance management.
• Write rotas, manage holidays, and costed menus to achieve GP targets.
• Prepare and cook dishes across all menus (a la carte, room service, breakfast, etc.).
• Train junior chefs and apprentices in a positive, improvement-focused environment.
• Strictly follow Health & Safety and Food Hygiene; oversee HACCP and due diligence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food Hygiene Level 2+

HACCP

Allergens awareness

Team player

Attention to detail

Flexible scheduling

Job description

Dakota Hotels in the United Kingdom is seeking a creative Senior Sous Chef to lead the Kitchen Team and deliver high-calibre dining across all outlets.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years of professional cooking experience, 3+ years in a leadership role, and strong knowledge of HACCP, allergens and food hygiene. You will train juniors, manage rosters, and drive menu costings with a focus on quality and guest satisfaction.