Sous Chef

Fire Group; Brighton; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious luxury hotel in Brighton is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join their award-winning team. You'll work closely with the Executive Head Chef to maintain high culinary standards across various dining outlets. Required qualifications include extensive experience in high-end hospitality and a formal culinary degree. The role offers a competitive salary of £46,000 including tips, with benefits like live-in accommodation and health club membership.

Benefits

Live-in accommodation with meals included

Meals on duty

Paid breaks

Extra day off on birthday

Free health club membership

Discounted spa and restaurant stays

Long service awards

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Sous Chef or Head Chef in high-end hospitality.
• Proven track record at multiple Rosette levels.
• Passion for creating innovative dishes that delight guests.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Executive Head Chef to uphold culinary excellence.
• Support kitchen team development to maintain high standards.
• Contribute to menu planning and recipe development.

Skills

Exceptional culinary skills

Strong leadership and team-building skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Deep understanding of classic cooking techniques

Education

Formal culinary training or degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Overview

Sous Chef – For a Prestigious Luxury Hotel with accolades seeks a talented Sous Chef to join the award winning team. In this permanent role, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside our Executive Head Chef, overseeing an award winning restaurant and diverse range of dining outlets, including it's renowned spa, banqueting, weddings, bar, and room service operations.

As Sous Chef you will collaborate with the senior management team to uphold our commitment to culinary excellence. Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you'll have the chance to showcase your expertise and passion for fine dining. Be a part of a vibrant, inclusive culture that values innovation, teamwork, and a relentless pursuit of perfection.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Executive Head Chef and senior management to uphold culinary excellence across all dining outlets (hotel restaurant, spa, banqueting, weddings, bar, and room service).
• Support the development and performance of the kitchen team to maintain high standards and consistency.
• Contribute to menu planning, recipe development, and execution of dishes in line with the hotel’s quality expectations.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene, and regulatory compliance within the kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• Preferred Requirements: Extensive experience as a Sous Chef or Head Chef, with a proven track record of success in a similar high-end hospitality setting.
• Exceptional culinary skills with a deep understanding of classic cooking techniques and a commitment to using the freshest, locally sourced ingredients and experience working at multiple Rosette levels.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Executive Chef to manage and develop a talented team of chefs.
• Familiarity with the operations of a hotel with multiple dining outlets, including experience in fine dining, banqueting, and catering.
• A passion for creating innovative, visually stunning dishes that delight discerning guests.
• Formal culinary training or a degree in Culinary Arts or a related field.
• Proven track record of success in a Sous Chef or Head Chef role within a high-end hotel or restaurant environment.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team of culinary professionals.

Package & Benefits

• Package of £46,000 on target earnings including tips/service
• Live-in available with meals included
• Meals on duty
• Paid Breaks
• An extra day of leave on your birthday
• Free Health club membership and discounted for partner
• Discounted membership of The Health & Fitness Club for your partner
• Discounted Spa, Restaurant and Hotel stays across the group
• Long service awards & reward and recognition scheme
• Generous ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme
• Training
• Plus many more...

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