Sous Chef

Apex Temple Court Hotel; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in the UK is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to enhance their culinary offerings. Responsible for managing kitchen teams, assisting in cost control, and ensuring high-quality food preparation. The ideal candidate should have experience as a Senior Chef de Partie or Sous Chef and possess strong leadership skills. A passion for cooking and attention to detail is essential, along with the ability to forecast sales and deliver excellent customer service. Enjoy 29 days holiday and numerous employee benefits while joining our vibrant team.

Benefits

29 days holiday

Training and development from day one

Employee events and celebrations

Access to state-of-the-art gym and pools

50% discount in our restaurants

Qualifications

• Strong team player with initiative to work independently.
• Passion for cooking and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to forecast sales and achieve budgets.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing food and sundry costs through stock control.
• Analyze monthly profit and loss commentaries.
• Coach and support kitchen team to maintain high standards.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Customer service orientation

Business acumen

Leadership skills

Education

Experience as Senior Chef de Partie/Sous Chef

Managerial experience in a similar role

Job description

This is a great time to join our team as a Senior Sous Chef. You will assist in spearheading the culinary experience and help drive our approach in delivering a high-quality food offering. You will be results driven and will assist the Head Chef to work closely with our supply chain partners, in-house centralised services, and on-property kitchen and front-of-house teams to continue developing, researching, and implementing appropriate efficiency and quality changes across all outlets. As a Senior Sous Chef, you will ensure the smooth running of the hotel kitchen teams you are assigned and assume full accountability in the absence of the Head Chef, acting in their capacity, and as directed by Management. You will embrace every opportunity to create extra special moments for our guests and provide a personal experience our guests will want to share.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the Management of all food and sundry costs through rigorous stock control measures
• Analyse, and present monthly profit and loss commentaries with follow-on corrective activity as directed by the Head Chef
• Assist with Daily / weekly payroll and food cost analysis in accordance with forecasted and materialised revenue levels to ensure optimal performance with overspend corrected within the same trading period and as directed by the Head Chef
• Maximising sales and profit while ensuring customer satisfaction at all times
• Coaching, training and supporting all Chefs to provide consistently high standards, while continually looking to improve
• To be highly visible at key service periods focusing attention to detail on culinary delivery
• Maintain team focus on \"the Customer's need\" with service personalisation
• Lead and develop the Kitchen team through teamwork, skill, initiative and communication and assume a leadership role in support of the Head Chef during all periods of service
• Ensuring that a consistently high level of food preparation is provided, whilst also following the Company guidelines and recipes
• To be fully conversant with the food gross profit achieved and assist the Head Chef in achieving the budgeted food G.P.
• Comply with statutory and legal requirements for Hygiene, Health and Safety and other legislation, ensuring that members of the Kitchen Team are also aware of these requirements

Profile and Qualificatons

• You will be a strong team player but also have the initiative to work on your own. You will have a passion for cooking, have excellent attention to detail and be service orientated. You will display confidence, strong business acumen and the ability to forecast sales and achieve budgets. You will be approachable and dedicated to ensure that the highest standards are achieved. You will have the talent to build, develop and motivate a team to deliver excellent levels of customer care.
• Experience as a Senior Chef de Partie / Sous Chef
• Ideally within a 4 or 5 star operation
• Previous experience of catering on a large scale would be an advantage
• You will have previous managerial experience within a similar role
• To excel within this role, you will have experience working with great people, enjoy your time at work, develop new friendships, networks, and skills

Benefits

• 29 days holiday
• Training and development from day one
• Employee events and celebrations
• Inhouse company interactive employee communication APP
• Entry to our state-of-the-art gym and pools
• Healthy meals to enjoy while you're working
• Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial Wellbeing App, allowing you the flexibility to get paid earlier than your normal monthly pay date
• £200 referral bonus when your friends or family join the team
• Following your first successful 3 months, you'll also receive
• Access to our discounts and wellbeing platform "Treat Yourself Here", unlocking savings and experiences for you and your family
• Involvement in our employee recognition schemes
• Long service recognition
• Probation pass and annual anniversary complimentary guest experience overnight stay and dinner for two
• 50% discount in our restaurants
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted room rates for employees, friends, and family
• Spa treatments and product discounts
• Life Assurance cover

We encourage you to bring your true self to work. We'll provide great training and development opportunities, allowing you to flourish in a fulfilling career, reaching your dreams and aspirations. Our family can never be too big, there's a place here for you. We have one ask - that you bring your personality, ideas, and spark. We're an innovative, thriving business and we want you to be part of our exciting journey. This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. However, candidates who were granted Skilled Worker status prior to 22 July 2025 who have had continuous permission may still qualify for sponsorship.