Sous Chef

Aimbridge Hospitality; Newport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Aimbridge Hospitality seeks a Sous Chef for its Mercure Newport location. You will lead the kitchen team in delivering top-notch service while focusing on culinary excellence and guest satisfaction. With a supportive work environment and access to ample benefits, this role emphasizes the importance of personality and hospitality skills.

Benefits

Hotel discounts portfolio wide

Wagestream for financial well-being

24/7 employee assistance programme

Career and lifestyle breaks

Up to two volunteer days per year

Company sick pay

Minimum of 30 days holiday

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a branded or hotel kitchen at a supervisory level is essential.
• Strong organization skills required for managing the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Ensure excellent service delivery in the kitchen.
• Mentor kitchen team to uphold brand standards.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Menu development

Time management

Job description

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Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand, overseeing over 1,600 hotels and resorts across the world. We work with big brands such as Hilton, Accor, Marriot and IHG as well as small independent hotels and everything in between.

What is in it for you?

As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to a suite of benefits that include

• Hotel discounts portfolio wide – Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa.
• Wagestream – 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.
• Volunteer days – Up to two days per year to support a charity of your choice
• Company sick pay - Giving you piece of mind when you need it the most
• Minimum of 30 days holiday
• Starting salary above national minimum wage
• Flexible working opportunities

A day in the life of…

As Sous Chef you will be working with our established kitchen team to ensure the best service possible is delivered to our guests daily. Our Kitchen Team is the magic behind each delicious dish we serve our guests. They are passionate about all things food and take great pride in each dish they prepare.

Based in the Mercure Newport you will be part of a tean of passionate people who know that being the best doesn’t always mean working around the clock.

What do we need from you?

To be successful in this role, you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards. Experience working within a branded or hotel kitchen environment at supervisory level is essential. Culinary expertise and menu development skills are required for this vacancy, along with good organisation and time management.

At Aimbridge we believe personality is key, so it goes without saying that you will have bags of personality and a real flair for hospitality.