Sous Chef

Bridgewood-Manor; Chatham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotel room rates for you

Birthday leave

Course Sponsorship

30% F&B discount at RBH hotels

Refer a Friend scheme (£250 each)

Flexible working arrangements

Wagestream – paid on your schedule

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Social and wellness events

Job summary

Bridgewood Manor Hotel and Spa in Chatham, Kent, is seeking a proactive Sous Chef to join our busy kitchen. You will support the Head Chef, oversee daily kitchen operations, and help drive menu development with creativity and passion for great British cuisine.

Lead, mentor, and motivate our kitchen team while maintaining high standards of hygiene, organization, and presentation in a dynamic hospitality environment. This role promises varied responsibilities and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• A skilled chef with experience in a fast-paced kitchen and a passion for great food.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and develop the team while maintaining high standards.
• Creativity and a love for experimenting with new flavours, contributing fresh ideas to the menu.
• Excellent organisational abilities, from managing inventory to keeping the kitchen workflow smooth.
• A sharp eye for detail, ensuring presentation and quality are consistently top-tier.
• A team player with a positive attitude, ready to jump in wherever needed to support the kitchen.
• High energy and adaptability, thriving in a dynamic environment where every day brings new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Step up as the right-hand to the Head Chef, bringing creativity, precision, and passion to every dish that leaves the kitchen.
• Take charge of daily kitchen operations, ensuring prep, cooking, and service run smoothly and efficiently.
• Lead and inspire the kitchen team, sharing your culinary expertise, mentoring junior chefs, and creating a collaborative, upbeat environment.
• Play a key role in menu development, experimenting with new flavours and seasonal ingredients to keep the offerings fresh and exciting.
• Monitor inventory, oversee ordering, and manage stock levels, making sure the kitchen is always prepared for a flawless service.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, and consistency, ensuring every dish meets our top-notch expectations.
• Uphold rigorous hygiene, safety, and cleanliness standards, creating a safe and organised workspace for the whole team.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Organization

Teamwork

Job description

JOIN US

At RBH we believe our people are our biggest assets and understand the value in putting them first. Our approach to diversity in the workplace, health & wellbeing, sustainability and individuality sets us apart from our competitors and is one of the reasons we are rated Top 30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality! We are passionate about the industry and always on the lookout for new talent to join us on our journey...

OUR HOTEL

Bridgewood Manor Hotel and Spa is located in Chatham, Kent, is a charming and inviting retreat set amidst tranquil surroundings. The hotel is furnished with comfortable and elegantly decorated rooms and has a reputable restaurant that serves a mix of contemporary and classic British cuisine. Our six function rooms, cater for corporate events, conferences, and weddings and the spa is available for a range of treatments designed to rejuvenate and relax. Facilities include a heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and a fully equipped fitness centre.

OUR BENEFITS

You will have access to a benefits package we believe truly works for our people

• Discounted hotel room rates for you and your friends & family


• An additional days leave for your birthday


• Enhanced Maternity, adoption & shared parental leave


• Course Sponsorship


• 30% F&B discount at RBH hotels


• Refer a Friend scheme (earn £250 for each referral up to 5 referrals)


• Flexible working arrangements


• Wagestream - choose how and when you get paid


• Life Insurance


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Social and wellness events and activities all year round


• Free meals on duty saving you over £1000 per year

And much much more!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SOUS CHEF AT OUR HOTEL

What you'll be doing...

• Step up as the right-hand to the Head Chef, bringing creativity, precision, and passion to every dish that leaves the kitchen.


• Take charge of daily kitchen operations, ensuring prep, cooking, and service run smoothly and efficiently.


• Lead and inspire the kitchen team, sharing your culinary expertise, mentoring junior chefs, and creating a collaborative, upbeat environment.


• Play a key role in menu development, experimenting with new flavours and seasonal ingredients to keep the offerings fresh and exciting.


• Monitor inventory, oversee ordering, and manage stock levels, making sure the kitchen is always prepared for a flawless service.


• Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, and consistency, ensuring every dish meets our top-notch expectations.


• Uphold rigorous hygiene, safety, and cleanliness standards, creating a safe and organised workspace for the whole team.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• A skilled chef with experience in a fast-paced kitchen and a passion for great food.


• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and develop the team while maintaining high standards.


• Creativity and a love for experimenting with new flavours, contributing fresh ideas to the menu.


• Excellent organisational abilities, from managing inventory to keeping the kitchen workflow smooth.


• A sharp eye for detail, ensuring presentation and quality are consistently top-tier.


• A team player with a positive attitude, ready to jump in wherever needed to support the kitchen.


• High energy and adaptability, thriving in a dynamic environment where every day brings new challenges.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

RBH Hospitality Management is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. If at any point throughout our process you require reasonable adjustments, please contact.

Bridgewood Manor Hotel and Spa is located in Chatham, Kent, is a charming and inviting retreat set amidst tranquil surroundings. The hotel is furnished with comfortable and elegantly decorated rooms and has a reputable restaurant that serves a mix of contemporary and classic British cuisine. Our six function rooms, cater for corporate events, conferences, and weddings and the spa is available for a range of treatments designed to rejuvenate and relax. Facilities include a heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and a fully equipped fitness centre.