Sous Chef

Warner Hotels; North Hayling; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential live-in available

Free gym and leisure facility use

Discounted food onsite

Access to national brand discounts

Career development opportunities

20% family & friends discount across Warner Hotels

Job summary

Warner Hotels is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join the busy kitchen at Lakeside, Hayling Island. You will oversee daily operations, ensure food safety standards, and support the Head Chef in delivering high customer satisfaction.

Ideal candidates will have experience managing food stocks and a passion for great service. The role offers benefits including potential live-in availability, gym access, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Understanding the importance of working with a branded menu.
• Experience in managing orders, food stocks, and forecasting against occupancy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly.
• Good financial knowledge with cost management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and ensure organization.
• Supervise and train junior chefs.
• Adhere to food safety standards and manage food costs.
• Support Head Chef in customer satisfaction efforts.

Skills

Teamwork

Food safety standards

Inventory management

Financial management

Branded environment experience

Job description

Join our team at Lakeside, part of the Warner Hotels Group. This hotel on Hayling Island has spa facilities, a cabaret restaurant, and overlooks a lake near the Hampshire coast.

Warner Hotels are looking for a talented Sous Chef to join the busy and friendly kitchen at Lakeside, on Hayling Island.

As our Sous Chef, you'll be:

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, ensuring all stations are properly organised and prepared for service.
• Supervising and training junior chefs, promoting a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Ensuring food safety standards are always adhered to, including proper storage, handling, and cooking techniques.
• Monitoring inventory levels and managing food costs to meet financial targets.
• Supporting the Head Chef in maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and responding to guest feedback.

What are we looking for?

• A Sous Chef who understands the importance of working in a branded environment.
• You will have the ability to create a culture of support and actively encourages teamwork.
• Willingness to challenge if standards aren’t meeting required levels.
• A chef with a passion for great food and service.

What skills do I need?

• Understands the important of working with a branded menu.
• Experience of managing orders, food stocks and forecast against occupancy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and can adapt quickly to changing requirements.
• Good financial knowledge with the ability to manage costs in line with the department’s budget.

The benefits of working with us

• Potential live-in available
• Free use of gym and leisure facilities
• Free or 60% discounted food onsite
• Access to numerous discounts and offers with many national brands and retailers.
• A real opportunity for career development through externally recognised qualifications in addition to in-house training and development (Degree and Apprenticeship level)
• 20% discount for you, your family & friends across Warner Hotels and Haven Holidays (including further discounted breaks within Warner for you, your family, and friends to use)

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