SOUS CHEF

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel near Gloucester is seeking a Sous Chef to join their culinary team. The ideal candidate will assist the Head Chef in kitchen organization, manage staff training, and create seasonal menus. This role requires strong leadership and a passion for high-quality food preparation. Accommodation is not provided, so commuting to Gloucester is essential.

Benefits

Employee discounts on bedroom rates

Discount schemes on groceries, fashion, travel, etc.

Pension Scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a friend scheme bonuses

Hospital Plan

Online Health Portal

Eye Care

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous hotel experience is required.
• Fresh food background is essential.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen team and assist with their training.
• Prepare and present high-quality dishes timely.
• Oversee all food preparation and presentation.

Skills

Leadership

High-quality food preparation

Menu creation

Job description

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• Employee discounts on bedroom rates across a nationwide hotel portfolio.
• Employee Discount Schemes – 100’s of discounts, ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Pension Scheme.
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Refer a friend scheme from £500 to £1000 per referral.
• Hospital Plan.
• Online Health Portal.
• Eye Care.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

Package

• £32,000 per annum

Why choose our Client?

Our client is a 4-star hotel, situated just outside the historic city of Gloucester. Easily accessible by both public transport and by car, the hotel attracts both business and leisure guests alike.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served here. You can expect to cater for an average of 60-120 covers between the main restaurant which serves classic British cuisine using fresh, seasonal ingredients and the bar area which offers a selection of lighter meals and snacks.

C&B facilities here cater for up to 200 covers be it for a wedding, function or conference.

Please note: accommodation is not available with this role, so candidates should only apply for the role if they are able to commute to the Gloucester area on a daily basis.

What’s involved?

As the Sous Chef, will work closely with the Head Chef and manage the kitchen team in their absence. Together, you will maintain kitchen organisation, and staff training opportunities as well as assist with menu creation.

You will be passionate and hands-on; preparing, cooking and presenting high-quality dishes in a timely manner using fresh, seasonal ingredients for the restaurant, bar and C&B, whilst also overseeing all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and company standards are met.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate good leadership skills. You will also have previous hotel experience and a fresh food background.

Please note: accommodation is not available with this role, so candidates should only apply for the role if they are able to commute to the Gloucester area on a daily basis.