Sous Chef

Interstate Europe Hotels & Resorts; Blackrod; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts & staff rates

Staff discounts on food & beverage & 5

24/7 employee assistance programme

Career and lifestyle breaks

Uncapped incentives

Access to hotel gym facilities

Starting salary above national minimum

Free staff parking

Job summary

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join our kitchen team at our hotels across the UK. You’ll prepare, cook and present dishes to high standards, mentor junior staff and contribute to menu development while upholding brand standards.

You will thrive under pressure, manage your section efficiently, ensure hygiene compliance and control costs through portioning and waste management, and help deliver exceptional guest experiences that reflect Aimbridge's people-first

Qualifications

• Proven cooking skills across diverse ingredients and techniques.
• Experience leading a kitchen section and training junior staff.
• Commitment to high hygiene standards and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes within your speciality.
• Train demi-chef de parties and commis; support sous chef and head chef.
• Develop new dishes and menus in collaboration with the team.
• Monitor portion control and minimize food waste to protect margins.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and HACCP standards.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Team leadership

Food hygiene & safety

Organisational skills

Under pressure performance

Job description

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
• Access to hotel gym facilities
• Starting salary above national minimum wage
• Free staff parkin

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, flavors, 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.

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.