Sous Chef

Genting Casinos UK Limited; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private GP

Discount portal

Pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Gym discount

Mental health support

Family-friendly policies

Flexible benefits

Genting Academy

Job summary

Genting Casinos UK Limited is seeking an experienced sous chef to join our busy kitchen, where you will lead a small team, manage stock, and ensure high-quality dishes that delight guests.

This full-time role (40 hours) requires flexibility across evenings and weekends, a commitment to hygiene and safety, and the ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced casino environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a sous chef with leadership responsibilities.
• Ability to direct team members to deliver efficient service.
• Stock management and menu planning.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Directing team members to deliver an excellent, efficient service.
• Organising and planning stock and food preparation.
• Maintain a clean working environment in line with standards and legislation.
• Flexible with shifts including evenings and weekends.
• Produce high-quality dishes that exceed customer expectations.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Team leadership

Stock planning

Food hygiene knowledge

Flexible shifts

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Working under pressure

Tools

Chef tools

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you an experienced sous chef looking for a new opportunity? Have you got a passion for crafting excellent food?

We have a vacancy for an experienced sous chef to join our team. Working on a full-time basis (40 hours per week), you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen, managing the profitability of the restaurant and providing excellent dishes that exceed our customers’ expectations.

Key skills and responsibilities include:

• Previous experience as a sous chef.
• Directing team members to deliver an excellent, efficient service.
• Organising and planning stock and food preparation.
• Maintain a clean working environment, compliant with company standards, food hygiene procedures and legislation, and licensing laws at all times.
• Positive work ethic and ability to be flexible with a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends.
• Passionate about great food and the drive to excel in your field.
• A strong eye for detail.
• An effective team player who contributes to continuous business improvement.
• Ability to work in a pressured environment.
• Solid communication skills.
• Being flexible and able to work a variety of shifts including night shifts and weekends.

In return for your commitment, we offer an excellent salary, development opportunities and a wide range of employee benefits - read more details below.

WHAT WE OFFER

As well as an excellent salary, we are dedicated to providing our colleagues with a vast range of benefits including:

Company funded benefits

• Private GP helpline.
• Discount portal for popular retailers, restaurants, leisure and more.
• Pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Employee assistance programme \" A confidential helpline providing 24/7 advice and counselling whatever the issue.
• 20% discounted gym membership.
• Mental health support.
• Family-friendly and wellbeing policies.

Flexible benefits* \" designed for employees to choose the best package for our personal needs.

• Health Cash Plan (level 1 is company funded).
• Critical illness cover.
• Dental insurance.
• Travel insurance.
• Health Screening.

Rewards, recognition, development, and events

• Career development opportunities.
• Genting Academy \" online learning portal.
• Long service awards.
• Staff social fund.
• Annual company Christmas present.
• A range of social engagement activities such as a company-wide pub quiz, Croupier of the Year Awards, and a 5-a-side football tournament.

*Subject to eligibility.

OUR BUSINESS

Genting Casinos is one of the UK’s most popular leisure businesses and is proud to deliver outstanding service to our customers in our casinos nationwide. As part of the Genting Group, which employs 62,000 people worldwide, we are passionate about our values and providing our colleagues and customers with a fantastic experience.

As an inclusive and diverse employer, we celebrate individuality and value the contribution that each person brings to our workplace. We continue to gain an understanding of the needs and requirements of our customers, colleagues and prospects and actively embrace and accommodate these. If you require any support in relation to your interview, such as guidance, advice or any adjustments, please contact us.