Sous Chef

Village Hotels; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality brand is seeking a Sous Chef to manage kitchen operations and assist the Head Chef. The ideal candidate has experience with brand-led menus, strong food standards, and a positive attitude. This role provides exciting benefits including health memberships, discounts on stays and dining, and a supportive work environment. Join to contribute to a vibrant kitchen culture and career growth.

Benefits

Complimentary Health and Wellness Membership

Discount on overnight stays

Friends and Family discounts

50% discount on Food and Drink

Training programs

Flexible working hours

Inclusive work environment

Company Pension scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering a brand-led menu.
• Maintaining high food standards.
• Capable of guiding the team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Deliver excellent service and food quality.
• Ensure a smooth operation in a busy environment.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Ability to manage food and payroll costs

Positive attitude

Team guidance

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

As a Sous Chef for Village Hotels, we are looking for hands-on, passionate individuals to assist the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of our busy kitchen operation. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in delivering a brand-led menu, maintaining high food standards, and managing food and payroll costs. They should also have a friendly, positive attitude towards work, be capable of guiding the team, and stay calm under pressure.

Our P&G menus offer a wide range of dishes, from our famous stacked burgers and sticky wings to health & wellness bowls. We change our menus throughout the year to keep them fresh and exciting, ensuring there's never a dull moment. The volume of prep needed in our busy hotel kitchen will be a challenge for the successful candidate.

Work, Grow, Play! At Village Hotel Club, we embrace personality, individualism, and fun. We create lively, modern spaces for our guests to work, eat, relax, play, and exercise. With hotels and leisure clubs from Aberdeen to Bournemouth and more opening soon, we rely on you to deliver service that sets us apart from the competition.

Join us, and we can offer you benefits such as:

• Complimentary Health and Wellness Membership at your home Club for you and a family member/friend worth £1,500 a year.
• Discount on all overnight stays at Village Hotels, starting from £35 with a friend, including breakfast.
• Friends and Family discounted stays from £49, including breakfast.
• 50% discount on Food and Drink purchased on or off shift at any Village Hotel Pub & Grill.
• 30% discount on and off shift in our Village Hotel Starbucks stores.
• Excellent training and development, including Rising Stars and Talent Academy programmes.
• Training across various hotel areas using our Mobile Gaming training platform.
• Discounts and cashback offers on many High Street Brands and Supermarkets.
• Well-being and Healthcare benefits, including monthly well-being programmes to support mental health.
• Mental Health first aiders and up to 2 mental health days annually.
• Financial wellbeing support and salary drawdown via Wagestream.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for support and counselling.
• Flexible working hours.
• A fun, supportive, and inclusive work environment with regular team events.
• Reward and Recognition schemes, anniversary rewards, and other incentives.
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme.
• Your birthday off, guaranteed.
• Discounted Health Cash plan and Sick pay Insurance.
• Big People Days to celebrate and reward employees and their communities.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits and pay.
• Company Pension scheme.
• Life Insurance.
• T&Cs apply based on your contract.

Come and be part of something new and special—Work, Grow & Play the Village Way!