Sous Chef

Leonardo Hotels; Lewes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Lewes is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team and ensure exceptional guest experiences. In this role, you will collaborate with the Head Chef to create a vibrant and productive kitchen environment while developing your team. Ideal candidates will have proven culinary skills, leadership experience, and a commitment to team collaboration. Enjoy benefits such as special hotel rates, recognition schemes, and ongoing training for career progression.

Benefits

Special rates on hotel rooms across the UK & Europe

Recognition scheme with vouchers

Talent referral scheme

Wellbeing Calendar

Ongoing job-related training programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role as a Sous Chef or Chef de Partie.
• Passionate about coaching and developing team members.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Work closely with the Head Chef to deliver excellent service.
• Inspire and motivate kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership

Team Collaboration

Culinary Skills

Motivation

Job description

The Sous Chef will support the strategic initiatives and objectives of the Kitchen department, as well as supervising day to day operations. All members of the department work together to create memorable moments for guests, in line with both company and hotel-specific service standards, and collaborate closely with other departments within the hotel. You will act as an ambassador for your own hotel and the wider Leonardo Hotels estate, demonstrating the company vision, mission and values. At all times, you will treat others around you with respect, dignity and fairness.

As a Sous Chef, you'll be the backbone of the team as you'll be working with the Head Chef to inspire and motivate the team, ensuring that all guests have memorable experiences with us. Take a deep breath because you'll be stepping into a busy role! You'll be an inspirational leader within the kitchen and passionate about developing those around you, creating the kitchen you want to lead and working with the Head Chef to provide an amazing service to our guests.

If you're our ideal Sous Chef, you will:

• Build working relationships with the Chefs and the team around you
• Believe in 'sharing is caring', and ensure knowledge and expertise are shared amongst team members
• ’Be a show off’ and showcase your skills - we want to see what you can do!
• Promote fun and bridge the gaps - be the main connector for your team
• Be an Ambassador of our values for the wider team

Some of the perks you could enjoy include:

• Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe
• Company-wide recognition scheme: you could earn vouchers to spend on a wide range of high street shops
• Talent referral scheme
• Thank You Week: from ice cream trucks to yoga classes and lots in between!
• Wellbeing Calendar
• Ongoing job-related training programmes with clear paths for progression

We're committed to creating a workplace where every individual-regardless of background, identity, or lived experience-is welcomed, valued, and respected for who they are. Belonging means embracing our differences and ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered.

Why come join us?

We look after our colleagues just as well as we look after our guests. Our regular Learning Bites, "Come Join Us Guest Care" training and Wellbeing webinars all help your progress with us. With support on tap, top-notch practical training and clear progression you'll be on track for a brilliant future in Hospitality!