Sous Chef

Aimbridge; Bedford; Vor Ort; GBP 25.000 - 32.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Industry leading training

Staff discounts

Stream pay eligibility

Employee assistance program

Career and lifestyle breaks

Uncapped incentives

Staff meals on duty

Free staff parking

Zusammenfassung

Aimbridge Hospitality is hiring a Sous Chef to join our hotel kitchen in Bedford. You will prepare, cook and present dishes, while guiding and training junior staff to maintain high standards of quality and safety.

You will help develop menus, monitor hygiene, and manage portions and waste to protect profitability. A strong focus on guest experience and collaboration with front-of-house is expected.

Qualifikationen

• Three years experience as a Sous Chef in a hotel environment.
• Strong cooking skills with deep knowledge of ingredients, flavours and techniques.
• Ability to delegate tasks and lead a team effectively.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, hygienic kitchen and food safety compliance.
• Understanding of profit margins and waste control in a kitchen.

Aufgaben

• Prepare, cook and present dishes within your specialty.
• Manage and train junior kitchen staff (demi-chef de parties, commis).
• Develop new dishes and menus with head chef.
• Ensure high standards of food hygiene and health & safety regulations.
• Monitor portion control and waste to protect margins.

Kenntnisse

Cooking skills

Team leadership

Food hygiene

Jobbeschreibung

Who are we?

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We’re passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our “people first” approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other.

What is in it for you?

As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include

• Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities
• Hotel discounts portfolio wide – Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa
• Access to Stream - Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
• Career and lifestyle breaks – Allowing you to take time off for key life events.
• Uncapped incentives to reward you for your contributions
• Staff meals on duty
• Starting salary above national minimum wage
• Free staff parking

A day in the life of…

As Sous Chef, your key responsibilities include preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes within your specialty. You are also responsible for managing and training any demi-chef de parties or commis working with you, helping the sous chef and head chef to develop new dishes and menus, and ensuring that you and your team maintain high standards of food hygiene and follow health and safety regulations. Additionally, monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins is a crucial part of your role. By fulfilling these responsibilities, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the success of the kitchen and all hotel food and beverage operations.

What do we need from you?

• To be a successful in this role, you'll need great cooking skills and a deep understanding of different ingredients, flavours, and cooking techniques.
• You also need to have a cool head and be able to work well under pressure. Additionally, you must have the ability to delegate tasks appropriately to your team members and have strong organisational skills to manage your section effectively.
• A commitment to maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen environment, including adherence to food safety regulations and proper use of kitchen equipment and cleaning products.
• An understanding of profit margins is essential to ensure that the kitchen runs efficiently and profitably, allowing you to excel in your role and contribute to the success of the kitchen and restaurant.
• Three years experience as a Sous chef in a hotel environment.

Additionally, you'll need:

• Experience supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day operation of a busy kitchen.
• The ability to supervise, motivate, and develop team members, helping to create a positive and high-performing kitchen culture
• Experience in menu development, recipe standardisation, and maintaining consistency in food quality and presentation.
• Knowledge of allergen management and dietary requirements, ensuring guests receive a safe and enjoyable dining experience.
• Experience managing stock control, stock rotation, ordering, and supplier relationships to ensure product availability and minimise waste
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with front-of-house and kitchen teams to deliver excellent guest experiences.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards and ensuring consistency across all areas of the kitchen.

Most importantly, to be successful in this role you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards

At Aimbridge we offer a place for you to grow, succeed and belong. If you’re ready, it’s time to open your door to what’s possible just a few clicks away… Come on in, we’d love to welcome you to our inclusive team shaping the future of hospitality.