Sous Chef

Warner Hotels; Borough of Runnymede; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym access

60% discount on onsite food

Pension scheme

28 days annual leave (incl. BH)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free car parking onsite

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Warner Hotels is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring all stations are organised and ready for service. You will supervise junior chefs, promote teamwork, and uphold food safety and quality standards across storage, handling and cooking techniques.

Responsibilities include monitoring inventory, managing food costs, and supporting the Head Chef to ensure guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and ensure stations are prepared for service.
• Lead and train junior chefs to foster teamwork and high standards.
• Ensure food safety across storage, handling and cooking techniques.
• Monitor inventory levels and manage food costs to meet budgets.
• Support Head Chef and respond to guest feedback with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and ensure stations are prepared for service.
• Supervise and train junior chefs to maintain a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Ensure food safety standards are always adhered to, including proper storage, handling and cooking techniques.
• Monitor inventory levels and manage food costs to meet financial targets.
• Support the Head Chef in maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and respond to guest feedback.

Job description

• As Sous Chef, you'll be overseeing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, ensuring all stations are properly organised and prepared for service.
• Supervising and training junior chefs, promoting a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Ensuring food safety standards are always adhered to, including proper storage, handling, and cooking techniques.
• Monitoring inventory levels and managing food costs to meet financial targets.
• Supporting the Head Chef in maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and responding to guest feedback You will have the ability to create a culture of support and actively encourages teamwork.
• Willingness to challenge if standards aren't meeting required levels.
• A chef with a passion for great food and service.
• What skills do I need?
• Understands the important of working with a branded menu.
• Experience of managing orders, food stocks and forecast against occupancy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and can adapt quickly to changing requirements.
• Good financial knowledge with the ability to manage costs in line with the department's budget.
• Free use of gym and leisure facilities
• 60% discounted food onsite
• Pension scheme
• A fantastic opportunity for career development through externally recognised qualifications in addition to in-house training and development (Degrees and Apprenticeship level)
• 28 days annual leave per year (Inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 20% discount at breaks at Warner, Butlins & Haven + additional discounts during your stays for you and your family
• Help @ Hand from Unum - including virtual GP, Physiotherapy support, Mental Health sessions
• Life Assurance
• Free Car Parking onsite
• Family Friendly policies
• Refer a friend scheme
• Aslan: Our Reward & recognition portal includes access to a financial wellbeing platform
• Access to a discounts platform including a points based discount plan to increase your retail discounts
• Access your wages on demand through Aslan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• L&G Care Concierge
• Glow Getters and Long Service Awards
• Ready to discover your glow? Be part of something more than a hotel - where your personality shines and your ideas matter.