Sous Chef

TN United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and dynamic team at a leading hotel chain as an Assistant Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef. This role is perfect for passionate culinary professionals eager to make a mark in a bustling kitchen environment. You'll work closely with the Kitchen Manager, ensuring high food standards and a brand-led menu that delights guests. The position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a supportive and fun atmosphere, where your contributions will be recognized and valued. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with a diverse team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Complimentary leisure club membership

Employee discount on overnight stays

50% discount on Food and Drink

Gamified training platform

Discounts on High Street brands

Well-being and Healthcare benefits

Financial wellbeing support

Flexible working hours

Inclusive work environment

Birthday day off

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen environment with a focus on high food standards.
• Ability to manage food costs and payroll effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Kitchen Manager in daily kitchen operations.
• Maintain food quality and manage kitchen staff under pressure.

Skills

Kitchen Management

Food Safety Standards

Team Leadership

Cost Management

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Food Hygiene Certificate

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Assistant Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef - Village Hotels

We are looking for hands-on, passionate individuals to assist the Kitchen Manager in the day-to-day running of our busy kitchen. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in delivering a brand-led menu, maintaining high food standards, and managing food and payroll costs. A friendly, positive attitude and the ability to guide the team and stay calm under pressure are essential.

Our P&G menus feature a wide range of offerings, from stacked burgers and sticky wings to health & wellness bowls. We update our menus throughout the year to keep them fresh and exciting. The volume of prep work in our busy hotel kitchen will be a challenge for the successful candidate.

Work, Grow, Play!

At Village Hotel Club, we embrace personality, individualism, and fun. We create lively, modern spaces for our guests to work, eat, relax, play, and exercise. With hotels from Aberdeen to Bournemouth and more opening soon, we rely on you to deliver service that sets us apart from the competition.

Benefits

• Complimentary full leisure club membership for you and a family member or friend, worth £1500 annually.
• Employee discount on overnight stays at Village Hotels starting from £35 based on 2 sharing.
• 50% discount on Food and Drink purchased on or off shift at any Village Hotel.
• Exciting training platform with gamified learning.
• Discounts and cashback offers on many High Street brands.
• A range of Well-being and Healthcare benefits.
• Financial wellbeing support via Salary Finance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible working hours.
• A fun, supportive, and inclusive work environment with development opportunities.
• Regular team events with our BIG People days monthly.
• Reward and Recognition Incentive schemes.
• Monthly well-being programme to support mental health.
• Anniversary rewards for key milestones.
• Holiday Purchase scheme.
• Birthday day off.
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme.

*Terms and conditions apply based on your contract.

Come and be part of something new & special - Work, Grow & Play the Village Way!