Sous Chef

Aimbridge EMEA; Pembury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company in England is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to prepare, cook, and present dishes while managing a team in a high-standard kitchen environment. Responsibilities include developing new menus, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and maintaining profit margins through effective portion control. The ideal candidate possesses strong cooking skills and organizational abilities, alongside a commitment to exceptional guest experiences. Join us to thrive in a supportive culinary team.

Benefits

Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities

Hotel discounts portfolio wide

Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned

24/7 employee assistance programme

Career and lifestyle breaks

Uncapped incentives

Free Staff Parking

Qualifications

• Great cooking skills and deep understanding of ingredients, flavors, and cooking techniques.
• Ability to work well under pressure and delegate tasks effectively.
• Maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen environment.
• Understanding profit margins for efficient kitchen operation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes within specialty.
• Manage and train demi-chef de parties or commis.
• Collaborate with chefs to develop new dishes and menus.
• Monitor portion and waste control to maintain profit margins.

Skills

Cooking skills

Understanding of ingredients and cooking techniques

Ability to work under pressure

Delegation skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of food safety regulations

Understanding of profit margins

Passion for guest experience

Job description

As Sous Chef, your key responsibilities include preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes within your specialty. You are also responsible for managing and training any demi-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.

• 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.

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. At Aimbridge we offer a place for you to grow, succeed and belong. If you're ready, it's time to open your door to what's possible just a few clicks away… Come on in, we'd love to welcome you to our inclusive team shaping the future of hospitality. Mercure Tunbridge Wells 8 Tonbridge Road, Penbury, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4QL

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
• Free Staff Parking