Sous Chef

Novotel Hotels; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount Card

Complimentary stays

Training & Development

Additional holidays

Employee Advisory Service

Job summary

Novotel London Excel is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join our kitchen team and drive exceptional dining experiences for guests. You will work closely with the Head Chef to maintain high standards and lead the team during service.

This hands-on role is ideal for a chef ready to take the next step in their career, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and contribute to menu development while ensuring top-quality dishes and strong hygiene practices.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie.
• Strong leadership and ability to manage a busy kitchen.
• Proven knowledge of food safety and health & safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team during service.
• Ensure dishes are prepared and presented to a high standard.
• Cover kitchen operations in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Assist with menu development and new dishes.
• Maintain food quality, portion control and consistency.
• Manage stock, ordering, storage and waste minimisation.
• Uphold food hygiene and safety standards.
• Support training of junior chefs and kitchen staff.
• Collaborate with front-of-house for smooth service.

Skills

Team leadership

Food Safety

Communication

Kitchen operations

Job description

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Job Description

We’re looking for a passionate, motivated, and experienced Sous Chef to join our kitchen team at Novotel London Excel and play a key role in delivering an exceptional food experience for our guests.

Working closely with the Head Chef, you’ll help lead the kitchen team, maintain consistently high standards, and ensure every dish leaving the kitchen is prepared with care, precision, and attention to detail.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who enjoys being hands-on, thrives in a busy environment, and is ready to take the next step in their career.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Leading, motivating, and developing the kitchen team during service.
• Ensuring food is consistently prepared and presented to a high standard.
• Taking responsibility for kitchen operations in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Helping with menu development, specials, and new dishes.
• Maintaining excellent food quality, portion control, and consistency.
• Managing stock, ordering, storage, and minimising food waste.
• Ensuring high standards of food hygiene, health & safety, and cleanliness.li>
• Supporting training and development of junior chefs and kitchen team members.li>
• Working closely with front-of-house to ensure smooth and efficient service.li>
• Maintaining a positive, professional, and supportive kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie
• Confidence in leading a team in a busy kitchen
• Proven experience with all aspects of Food Safety and Health & Safety requirements
• Strong communication skills
• Must Have the Right to Work in UK

Additional Information

What's In It For You

• A Discount Card to be used in Accor Hotels Worldwide
• Complimentary stays in UK hotel (Bonus Breaks Vouchers - subject to availability and T&C)
• Training & Development
• Additional holidays with service
• Employee Advisory Service
• ... And much more !

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