Senior Sous Chef — Luxury Hotel Kitchen Leadership

SeeMeHired.com; Hastings; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hastings Hotels is seeking a reliable Sous Chef to join the exclusive Everglades Hotel in Hastings. You will support the Head Chef, ensure Hastings standards of preparation and presentation, and help manage the kitchen operations to sustain the hotel's reputation for food quality.

Typical duties include budgeting, stock management, training of staff and maintaining high hygiene standards. The role requires experience in a quality catering environment and full-time availability.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills.
• A clean and tidy appearance.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Previous experience at a similar level in a quality catering operation.
• Right to Work in the United Kingdom; sponsorship may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in managing the Kitchen to maintain Hastings standards of preparation and presentation.
• Ensure planning, preparation, cooking and presentation meet hotel standards.
• Contribute to development of the hotel's business plan and initiatives.
• Help manage culinary budget and kitchen expenditure.
• Ensure stock management and ordering policies are followed.
• Maintain hotel hygiene regulations and 5* hygiene score.
• Ensure training and development of kitchen staff.
• Conduct regular team meetings to communicate standards and targets.
• Maintain kitchen areas, fixtures and equipment.
• Collaborate with other departments for a harmonious work environment.

Skills

Chefing Skills

Bakery Skills

Dessert Skills

Education

NVQ level 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Hastings Hotels is seeking a reliable Sous Chef to join the exclusive Everglades Hotel in Hastings. You will support the Head Chef, ensure Hastings standards of preparation and presentation, and help manage the kitchen operations to sustain the hotel's reputation for food quality.

Typical duties include budgeting, stock management, training of staff and maintaining high hygiene standards. The role requires experience in a quality catering environment and full-time availability.