Sous Chef

The QHotels Collection; Basingstoke and Deane; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Basingstoke is looking for a hands-on Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team. You will mentor staff, ensure high food quality, and oversee kitchen operations. Ideal candidates have prior experience in a busy kitchen environment and strong people management skills. This role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Free health club membership

Discounts across the hotel collection

Support with training & professional qualifications

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Refer a friend scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie.
• Experience in conference, banqueting & events catering.
• Ability to maintain high food quality and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team by example, ensuring high standards.
• Mentor team members and provide guidance.
• Oversee food quality and presentation before serving.

Skills

People management experience

Attention to quality & standards

Strong knowledge of GP and stock control

Experience in a high-volume kitchen

Job description

Are you a strong people manager?

Do you thrive in a busy kitchen, working together alongside your brigade?

The important stuff:

• Free health club membership (T&Cs apply)
• Discounts across The QHotels Collection
• Family & Friends discounts in hotels across The QHotels Collection
• Support with training & professional qualifications, including course fees!
• Various learning & development available
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program – Hospitality Action
• Refer a friend scheme
• FREE parking
• AND……much, much more!
• Chef whites provided

What will I do?

Leading by example, you will be hands on in the kitchen working alongside your team, providing guidance and mentorship. You’ll ensure the quality and delivery of food leaving the kitchen pass is to spec, to a very high standard and presentable.

Is this the role for me?

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie
• Have worked in a hotel environment or in a busy, highvolume operation
• Conference, banqueting & events catering experience would be ideal
• Quality & standards driven with a keen eye for detail
• People management experience
• Strong knowledge of GP, stock control, costs and wastage

Curious to find out more?

Hampshire Court Hotel & Spa is a 4*, 90-bedroom property, located in Basingstoke. Our hotel has The Hampshire restaurant, Time Out bar & lounge, a garden terrace and we offer afternoon tea as well as private dining and meetings & event spaces. The leisure facilities include two pools, a gym, five indoor tennis courts, and a relaxing Elemis spa.

The QHotels Collection are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all. We believe everyone should be treated equal, so if you require any reasonable adjustments to any stage of the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know so we can make the changes accordingly.

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