Sous Chef

LGH Hotels Management; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hotel is seeking a talented Sous Chef to enhance their culinary team. In this role, you will lead kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality dishes and mentoring a dynamic team. Ideal for a candidate with strong culinary skills and a passion for creating exceptional dining experiences, this position offers growth within a well-established hotel chain.

Benefits

Employee discounts on bedroom rates

Access to IHG employee room benefit programme

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing support and fitness resources

Cycle to work scheme

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Qualifications

• Several years of experience as a Sous Chef or similar role.
• Strong background in various cuisines and modern cooking techniques.
• Proven leadership ability and experience in menu planning, cost control, and supply ordering.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Head Chef to deliver outstanding menus.
• Manage the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Ensure all dishes meet high-quality standards.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Leadership

Creativity

Communication

Job description

Are you a culinary maestro ready to take the next step in your career? We're looking for a talented and experienced Sous Chef to join our dynamic culinary team. If you have a passion for creating exceptional dining experiences and thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, this role is for you!

What You'll Be Crafting:

1. Culinary Excellence: Work alongside our Head Chef to deliver outstanding menus that delight our guests.
2. Leadership: Manage the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef, overseeing food preparation and ensuring every dish is cooked to perfection and beautifully presented.
3. Recipe Implementation: Collaborate with the Head Chef to implement standard recipes and maintain food costs.
4. High Standards: Ensure all dishes meet the highest quality standards, showcasing your attention to detail and creativity.

Why You'll Love This Role:

1. Be a Key Player: Play a vital role in the success of our hotel's culinary operations.
2. Lead and Inspire: Lead a talented kitchen team, inspiring them to deliver exceptional food day after day.
3. Grow Your Career: Opportunities for personal and professional development in a high-volume operation.
4. Make an Impact: Your creativity and passion for culinary excellence will help create unforgettable dining experiences for our guests.
5. Our employee discounts on bedroom rates across the LGH hotel portfolio.
6. Access to the IHG employee room benefit programme across their global portfolio. (T&Cs apply).
7. Shopping discounts on groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and holidays.
8. Eye care, free legal & money advice, counseling sessions, and wellbeing support including fitness videos, recipes, and health tips.
9. Cycle to work scheme, wellbeing podcasts, breathing exercises, and 24/7 support line.
10. Team reward & recognition, free meals on duty, and free parking.

Ideal Candidate:

You should have several years of experience in a similar role within a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen. A strong background in various cuisines, modern cooking techniques, and equipment is essential.

Excellent organizational and time-management skills, along with proven leadership ability, are required. Experience in menu planning, cost control, and supply ordering is also important.

A creative flair, passion for food, and ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards are crucial. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house teams are also needed.

About the Hotel:

The Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport is conveniently located within the Glasgow International Airport complex, with easy access to the city centre via a 24-hour bus service. The hotel features 300 modern bedrooms, meeting facilities, free Wi-Fi, on-site parking, and a restaurant serving Scottish breakfast, steaks, and burgers. Guests can relax in the lounge bar or order 24-hour room service.

For business travelers, the hotel offers 18 flexible meeting rooms, and it is close to the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, as well as the Intu Braehead shopping and leisure complex.

About Us:

LGH Hotels Management is a growing portfolio of 42 hotels across the UK, including brands like Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western. We are committed to shaping the future of UK hospitality and offer exciting career opportunities for passionate professionals.