Sous Chef

Novotel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount Card for Accor Hotels

Complimentary stays in UK hotels

Training & Development

Additional holidays with service

Employee Advisory Service

Job summary

Novotel London Excel is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join our kitchen team and work closely with the Head Chef to deliver exceptional dishes with consistent high standards.

This hands-on role suits a chef who thrives in a busy environment and is ready to take the next step in their career, with opportunities to lead, contribute to menu development, and uphold top food hygiene practices while supporting front-of-house operations.

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.
• Must Have the Right to Work in UK.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the kitchen team during service.
• Ensure food is consistently prepared and presented to a high standard.
• Take responsibility for kitchen operations in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Help with menu development, specials, and new dishes.
• Maintain excellent food quality, portion control, and consistency.
• Manage stock, ordering, storage, and minimise food waste.
• Ensure high standards of food hygiene, health & safety, and cleanliness.
• Support training and development of junior chefs and kitchen team members.
• Work closely with front-of-house to ensure smooth and efficient service.
• Maintain a positive, professional, and collaborative kitchen environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Right to work in UK

Kitchen operations

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.
• Supporting training and development of junior chefs and kitchen team members.
• Working closely with front-of-house to ensure smooth and efficient service.
• 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
• 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 !

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.