Sous Chef

Cheltenham Chase Hotel & Spa; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health club membership

Discounts across The QHotels

Family & Friends discounts

Support for training & qualifications

Employee Assistance Program

Refer a friend scheme

Free parking

Job summary

Cheltenham Chase Hotel & Spa is seeking a Sous Chef to lead our talented kitchen team. You will work hands-on, guiding your brigade to deliver high-quality meals consistently.

With your previous experience in a busy hotel environment, you will manage food quality and guest satisfaction. The role offers fantastic perks including a free health club membership and various discounts within The QHotels Collection. Join us in providing exceptional culinary experiences!

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie.
• Experience in a hotel environment or busy, high volume operation.
• Conference, banqueting, and events catering experience are ideal.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen, providing guidance and mentorship to the team.
• Ensure food quality and presentation standards are met.
• Work collaboratively with the brigade in a busy environment.

Skills

Hands-on kitchen experience

People management

Quality and standards driven

Attention to detail

Knowledge of GP and stock control

Job description

Do you thrive in a busy kitchen, working together alongside your brigade?

The important stuff:

• Free health club membership (T&Cs apply)
• Discounts across The QHotels Collection
• Family & Friends discounts in hotels across The QHotels Collection
• Support with training & professional qualifications, including course fees!
• Various learning & development available
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program – Hospitality Action
• Refer a friend scheme
• FREE parking
• AND……much, much more!
• Chef whites provided

What will I do?

Leading by example, you will be hands on in the kitchen working alongside your team, providing guidance and mentorship. You’ll ensure the quality and delivery of food leaving the kitchen pass is to spec, to a very high standard and presentable.

Is this the role for me?

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie
• Have worked in a hotel environment or in a busy, high volume operation
• Conference, banqueting & events catering experience would be ideal
• Quality & standards driven with a keen eye for detail
• People management experience
• Strong knowledge of GP, stock control, costs and wastage

Curious to find out more?

Cheltenham Chase hotel is located on the outskirts of Gloucester and is also close to Cheltenham. Our hotel is a 4*, 122-bedroom property and has the Hardy’s restaurant, Hunters bar & lounge and a garden terrace bar, and we offer afternoon tea as well as private dining and meetings and event spaces. The leisure facilities include a gym, pool, sauna, steam room, and a relaxing Elemis spa.

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