Sous Chef

The QHotels Collection; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hotel group in Cambourne is looking for an experienced Sous Chef to lead a kitchen brigade. The ideal candidate will manage food quality and team dynamics in a high-volume setting, with benefits including health club membership and discounts across the company. Strong people management skills and experience in a busy hotel environment are essential for this role.

Benefits

Free health club membership

Discounts across the company

Support for training and professional qualifications

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Free parking

Chef whites provided

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie.
• Experienced in a hotel environment or busy operations.
• Knowledge of GP, stock control, and wastage management.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team and provide guidance and mentorship.
• Ensure high standards in food quality and presentation.
• Work hands-on in the kitchen alongside the brigade.

Skills

People management

Attention to detail

Quality standards

Job description

Summary

Are you a strong people manager?

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

The important stuff:

The QHotels Collection are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all. If you require any reasonable adjustments to any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know so we can make the changes accordingly. The QHotels Collection supports the UK Armed Forces and has signed the Armed Forces Covenant achieving the Silver Award.

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie
• Have worked in a hotel environment or in a busy, high volume 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

Benefits

• 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 opportunities
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program - Hospitality Action
• Refer a friend scheme
• Free parking
• Chef whites provided
• And more!

Location: Cambourne, England, CB23 6BW

Company: The QHotels Collection

Job type: Permanent