Sous Chef

Millennium Hotels & Resorts New Zealand; Slough; On-site; GBP 31,449 - 38,438; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Complimentary meals

Discount on accommodation worldwide

Life Assurance

Social Events and Wellbeing Activities

Job summary

Millennium Hotels & Resorts New Zealand is looking for a passionate Sous Chef to join the Copthorne Hotel Slough-Windsor. The Sous Chef will support the Head Chef in running the kitchen while coaching junior chefs, ensuring top quality dishes are produced under pressure.

Located in Slough, the hotel offers modern comfort and various employee benefits, making it an ideal workplace for those looking to develop their culinary skills in a vibrant environment.

Qualifications

• Confident chef capable of running the kitchen alongside the Head Chef.
• Up-to-date knowledge in Health and Food Safety legislation including HACCP.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead food preparation and service while mentoring junior chefs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and maintain hygiene.
• Manage service operations in the absence of the Head Chef.

Skills

Food preparation

Leadership

Time management

Knowledge of Health and Food Safety legislation

Job description

Description

Are you passionate about food and able to multi-task your way through a shift..? As our Sous Chef, you'll be a confident chef capable of running the kitchen alongside Head Chef whilst simultaneously supporting and coaching the more junior team members. Always ready to ‘hit the ground running’ whilst enjoying the fast pace of the kitchen, consistently producing top quality dishes under pressure. We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our experienced and hard-working team in line with the needs of the business.

Responsibilities of a Sous Chef:

• Having a flair and passion for food, leading by example to all junior chefs in all elements of food preparation and service
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge in all government Health and Food Safety legislation including HACCP, ensuring all necessary checks are completed throughout the kitchen (both quality and safety checks)
• Displaying the right temperament to successfully run service in the absence of Head Chef, promoting teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments
• Ensuring our dishes are always at their best & to the standards as agreed with the team but in line with brand expectations, preparing “Dish Recipe Cards” and ensuring all Allergen information is readily available
• Making sure food items are secure and stored safely - keeping stocks replenished to minimise waste and ensuring that all kitchen equipment and environment are hygienic and working properly

Key Information

• Role: Sous Chef
• Salary: £ 34944
• Working hours: 40
• Address: Slough, England SL1 2YE, United Kingdom

About the Hotel

Copthorne Hotel Slough-Windsor is a contemporary 4-star hotel offering modern comfort in a prime location near Windsor, Heathrow Airport, and Slough Trading Estate. With 219 spacious rooms, excellent leisure facilities including a swimming pool and gym, and the renowned Bombay Pavilion restaurant, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional guest experiences. Located close to Windsor Castle, LEGOLAND Windsor, and Royal Ascot, our hotel welcomes both business and leisure guests from around the world. We are passionate about creating memorable stays through outstanding service, cultural elegance, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. As a Green Tourism Gold Award accredited hotel, we are committed to sustainability and providing a positive workplace for our team members.

About the Group

Millennium Hotels and Resorts owns and operates a portfolio of over 120 hotels worldwide. Properties under the group are placed into collections: Leng’s Collection, M Social Collection, Millennium Collection, Copthorne Collection and The Biltmore. Each collection has its own distinct personality, character and clearly defined hotel brands within it; tailored to suit different types of guests, As well as real opportunities to develop and gain promotion within the industry.

For you

• Social Events, Wellbeing and Team Activities
• Training and development
• Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Career development and salary reviews
• 1 Volunteer Days per year (fully paid and in addition to your annual leave)
• Complimentary meals prepared for you by our chefs
• Length of Service related holiday scheme
• Discount on Accommodation worldwide and 50% Food and Beverage Outlets
• Life Assurance
• Recommend a Friend Scheme

“At Millennium Hotels & Resorts, we believe our strength lies in our differences. We foster a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer”.