Sous Chef

Gateway Hospitality Recruitment; Uppingham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join their dynamic kitchen team in a luxury hotel and restaurant setting. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to showcase your culinary skills while working with fresh, seasonal ingredients. You will play a crucial role in leading the kitchen brigade, ensuring high standards of food preparation and presentation. With a supportive environment, you will have the chance to develop junior team members and make a significant impact on the dining experience. If you are passionate about fine dining and ready to take the next step in your culinary career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Uniform

Meals

28 Days Holiday

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous wanting to advance.
• Ability to work unsupervised and mentor junior chefs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in preparing and plating meals.
• Lead the kitchen brigade in the Head Chef's absence.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Skills

Team Development

Time Management

Education

Culinary Degree or Equivalent

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Gateway Hospitality Recruitment
Corby, Northamptonshire
NN17 5EU

Salary: £34k - 36k per year excellent benefits, tips

Date posted: 9/4/2025

Employer type: Restaurant

Job type: Sous Chef

Ref: DB2704248

Excellent Opportunity with luxury Hotel & Restaurant in Uppingham area

Sous Chef. A fantastic opportunity has arisen at our client based in the Uppingham area for a Sous Chef to work in their busy Hotel Restaurant and Bar. As part of a dedicated brigade, you will assist the recently appointed Head Chef in serving fresh food for the guests in the fine dining restaurant, bar, and functions/celebrations. The Head Chef is looking for a strong no. 2 who can lead the brigade in his absence.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £34-36k
• Uniform, Meals
• 45-hour week
• 28 days holiday

The Role

• Reporting to the Head Chef, you will be assisted by junior chefs.
• Working in the hotel kitchen using fresh, seasonal ingredients.
• Preparing and plating meals for lunch and dinner service and weddings/celebrations.

The Person

• You will already be a Sous Chef or a strong Junior Sous wanting to move up.
• Able to work unsupervised and develop junior team members.
• Have experience of working in busy AA rosette standard kitchens.
• Positive personality and proactive work skills.

Application: To find out more about this opportunity and to arrange an interview with the Head Chef, apply and send your CV to Daniel Boyle now.

Gateway works closely with hotels, restaurants, and gastro pubs, many with accolades and awards.