Sous Chef

RLH- Kitchen; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Uniform provided and dry cleaned

Discounts for friends & family at Ar

Food & beverage discounts

Christmas gifts and employee parties

Introduce a friend scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Merlin Entertainments discounts

Taste card

Life assurance scheme

Employee assistance programme

Arora star employee recognition

Long service recognition award

Job summary

Renaissance London Heathrow is seeking a Sous Chef to lead day-to-day kitchen operations and deliver high standards across all outlets within the hotel.

You will manage food preparation, cost controls, and staff development, while upholding strict hygiene and safety practices in a busy airport-adjacent setting at Heathrow.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and motivational abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in kitchen management and cost awareness.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth running of kitchen operation.
• Run the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Head Chef.
• Manage stock control and procedures.
• Ensure all financial aspects of kitchen management adhere to budgeted guidelines.
• Coordinate in-kitchen and inter-department communication.
• Control food wastage and maintain high hygiene standards.
• Support training and development of the kitchen team.

Skills

Leadership

Financial awareness

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Job description

Salary – £34,962 plus Tronc - 45 hours per week

Holiday – 28 days holiday, enhanced after 5 years of service.

But there's more...

• Free meals on duty.
• Uniform offered and dry cleaned.
• Discounted employee friends & family rates at Arora Hotels.
• Food and beverage discounts.
• Christmas gifts and employee parties.
• Introduce a friend scheme.
• Cycle 2 work scheme.
• UK attraction discounts @ Merlin Entertainments.
• Taste card.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Wage stream.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Arora star employee recognition.
• Long service recognition award.

About us...

With 710 spacious, soundproofed bedrooms, amazing runway views and a great selection of Food and Beverage outlets, Renaissance London Heathrow is the perfect location for airport travelers. The hotel has 15 well-appointed conference and meeting rooms, catering for up to 600 delegates. It offers a large gym facility, business centre and on-site parking with ample spaces for both guests and employees of the hotel.

A bit about what you will do...

Sous Chefs in our team have a true passion for food and are responsible for the day-to-day management, preparation and service of all food within the hotel. Ensuring that the highest standards of quality and service are maintained and that strict food hygiene controls are kept in all kitchen areas.

• Ensuring the smooth running of kitchen operation.
• Run the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Head chef.
• Management of efficient stock control & procedures.
• Ensuring all financial aspects of the kitchen management are adhered to carry out all costings within the budgeted guidelines.
• Managing communication within the kitchen and with other departments.
• Controlling food wastage.
• Maintain the highest levels of food hygiene, health and safety.
• Support and monitor training and development of the kitchen team.

More about you...

• A true passion for food. Strong leadership and motivational abilities.
• Commercially astute and financially aware Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a drive to maintain high standards.
• Resilience and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• You value being part of a team and supporting your colleagues.
• Most of all, you will have an approachable, positive, and proactive manner.
• A smart and professional appearance.
• 4-star experience in a similar role would be a real advantage.

Grow with us...

We are growing rapidly and with growth comes advancement opportunities. Being part of the Arora group there are exciting opportunities for career progression and development across our properties and brands.