Sous Chef

Leonardo Hotel Management (UK) Limited; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room rates UK & Europe

Recognition vouchers

Talent referral scheme

Wellbeing events

Wellbeing calendar

Training & progression

Job summary

Leonardo Hotels is seeking a motivated Sous Chef in Cheltenham to support the Head Chef and inspire the kitchen team. You will help deliver memorable dining experiences and uphold the brand's service standards across our hotel.

Lead by example, nurture talent, share knowledge, and build strong relationships with colleagues. The role includes ongoing training and clear progression within our hospitality family.

Responsibilities

• Build working relationships with the Chefs and the team around you
• Share knowledge and expertise amongst team members
• Showcase your skills and demonstrate what you can do
• Promote fun and bridge gaps – be the main connector for your team
• Be an ambassador of our values for the wider team

Job description

Be Yourself – Be a Bold Team Player – Be Leonardo Once you’re part of the team, you’re part of the Leonardo community of over 55 hotels across the UK & Ireland! The Sous Chef will support the strategic initiatives and objectives of the Kitchen department, as well as supervising day to day operations. All members of the department work together to create memorable moments for guests, in line with both company and hotel-specific service standards, and collaborate closely with other departments within the hotel. You will act as an ambassador for your own hotel and the wider Leonardo Hotels estate, demonstrating the company vision, mission and values. At all times, you will treat others around you with respect, dignity and fairness.

As a Sous Chef, you’ll be the backbone of the team as you’ll be working with the Head Chef to inspire and motivate the team, ensuring that all guests have memorable experiences with us. Take a deep breath because you’ll be stepping into a busy role! You’ll be an inspirational leader within the kitchen and passionate about developing those around you, creating the kitchen you want to lead and working with the Head Chef to provide an amazing service to our guests.

If you’re our ideal Sous Chef, you will:

• Build working relationships with the Chefs and the team around you
• Believe in ‘sharing is caring’, and ensure knowledge and expertise are shared amongst team members
• ‘Be a show off’ and showcase your skills – we want to see what you can do!
• Promote fun and bridge the gaps – be the main connector for your team
• Be an Ambassador of our values for the wider team

Some of the perks our Sous Chef could enjoy include:

Some of the perks our Sous Chef could enjoy include:

• Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe
• Company-wide recognition scheme: you could earn vouchers to spend on a wide range of high street shops
• Talent referral scheme
• Thank You Week: from ice cream trucks to yoga classes and lots in between!
• Wellbeing Calendar
• Ongoing job-related training programmes with clear paths for progression

We’re committed to creating a workplace where every individual—regardless of background, identity, or lived experience—is welcomed, valued, and respected for who they are. Belonging means embracing our differences and ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered.

Why come join us as a Sous Chef? We look after our colleagues just as well as we look after our guests. Our regular Learning Bites, “Come Join Us Guest Care” training and Wellbeing webinars all help your progress with us. With support on tap, top-notch practical training and clear progression you’ll be on track for a brilliant future in Hospitality!

At Leonardo Hotels, our vision is very simple: to be the first choice for everyone who values genuine hospitality! We are a Disability Confident Employer and a member of the Valuable 500. We partner with social enterprises to change attitudes towards disability, and provide opportunities ensuring everyone is able to fulfil their potential at work.