Sous Chef

Aimbridge; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts portfolio wide – Staff

Stream pay access

Employee assistance programme

Career and lifestyle breaks

Uncapped incentives

Staff meals on duty

Live-in accommodation available

Gym facilities access

Free staff parking

Job summary

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA is seeking a Sous Chef to lead a busy kitchen, preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to high standards. You will train junior chefs, develop menus with the head chef, and ensure food hygiene and safety regulations are followed.

You will monitor portions and waste to protect profit margins, stay calm under pressure, delegate effectively, and contribute to an exceptional guest experience in line with our brand standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent cooking skills with knowledge of ingredients and techniques.
• Ability to work under pressure and delegate tasks.
• Strong organisational skills and kitchen hygiene.
• Understanding of profit margins and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes within your specialty.
• Train and supervise chefs and commis, assisting the senior team.
• Develop new dishes and menus with the head chef.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and health and safety.
• Monitor portions and waste to protect profit margins.

Job description

Who are we?

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We’re passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our “people first” approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other.

What is in it for you?

As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include

• Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities
• Hotel discounts portfolio wide – Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa
• Access to Stream - Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
• Career and lifestyle breaks – Allowing you to take time off for key life events.
• Uncapped incentives to reward you for your contributions
• Staff meals on duty
• Starting salary above national minimum wage
• Live-in accommodation available
• Access to hotel gym facilities
• Free staff parking

A day in the life of…

As Sous Chef, your key responsibilities include preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes within your specialty. You are also responsible for managing and training any chef de parties or commis working with you, helping the sous chef and head chef to develop new dishes and menus, and ensuring that you and your team maintain high standards of food hygiene and follow health and safety regulations. Additionally, monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins is a crucial part of your role. By fulfilling these responsibilities, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the success of the kitchen and all hotel food and beverage operations.

What do we need from you?

• To be a successful in this role, you'll need great cooking skills and a deep understanding of different ingredients, flavors, and cooking techniques.
• You also need to have a cool head and be able to work well under pressure. Additionally, you must have the ability to delegate tasks appropriately to your team members and have strong organisational skills to manage your section effectively.
• A commitment to maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen environment, including adherence to food safety regulations and proper use of kitchen equipment and cleaning products.
• An understanding of profit margins is essential to ensure that the kitchen runs efficiently and profitably, allowing you to excel in your role and contribute to the success of the kitchen and restaurant.

Most importantly, to be successful in this role you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards