Sous Chef

Warrington Fir Grove Hotel, Sure Collection By Best Western; Warrington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Warrington Fir Grove Hotel, Sure Collection By Best Western is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our culinary team and help deliver consistently high‑quality food across the hotel. Working with the Head Chef, you will lead the kitchen in their absence, uphold quality and presentation, and ensure smooth daily operations.

You will oversee food preparation, implement standard recipes, manage costs, and maintain food safety and hygiene standards while supporting the team and promoting continuous

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie.
• Experience leading a kitchen team.
• Strong understanding of food safety and HACCP.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Cover Head Chef in their absence.
• Oversee food preparation to ensure high standards.
• Follow standard recipes and maintain food costs.
• Lead and support the kitchen team during service.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene and safety standards are followed.
• Maintain a calm, organised kitchen environment.
• Encourage teamwork and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Quality control

Job description

Sous Chef

Warrington Fir Grove Hotel, Sure Collection By Best Western

The Opportunity

We are seeking a talented and motivated Sous Chef to join our culinary team and play a key role in delivering consistently high‑quality food across the hotel.

Working closely with the Head Chef, you will help lead the kitchen team, bringing structure, calm and confidence to daily operations. You will support menu delivery, uphold quality and presentation standards, and ensure the kitchen runs smoothly, particularly in the Head Chef’s absence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the day‑to‑day management of the kitchen operation
• Take responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef
• Oversee food preparation to ensure dishes are cooked and presented to a consistently high standard
• Implement and follow standard recipes while maintaining food cost control
• Lead, guide and support the kitchen team during service
• Ensure all food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards are followed at all times
• Maintain a calm, organised and professional kitchen environment
• Encourage teamwork, high standards and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across our Best Western hotel portfolio.
• Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Eye care
• Free legal & money advice
• Counseling sessions
• Hospital & death benefit plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
• Recipe ideas
• Advice on keeping active and healthy living
• Wellbeing podcasts and tv
• Breathing exercises
• 24/7 advice and support line
• Team reward & recognition
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking

Who Is This Role For?

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Has experience as a Sous Chef or strong Senior Chef de Partie
• Enjoys supporting and leading a team in a busy kitchen environment
• Takes pride in food quality, consistency and presentation
• Works calmly and confidently under pressure
• Has a solid understanding of food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards
• Leads by example and supports the development of others
• Is organised, reliable and commercially aware

Hotel

When it comes to visiting the northwest of England, then Warrington Fir Grove Hotel, the hotel has a total of 52 bedrooms, is easy to reach and less than 20 miles from the heart of Manchester, Liverpool and Chester.

About us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.

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