Sous Chef

LGH Hotels Management Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Employee discounts on hotel stays

Job summary

LGH Hotels Management Ltd is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our culinary team at the Warrington Fir Grove Hotel. You will work closely with the Head Chef, helping lead the kitchen, delivering high‑quality food and maintaining standards in daily operations.

You will support menu delivery, uphold quality and presentation, and ensure the kitchen runs smoothly, especially in the Head Chef’s absence, while driving teamwork and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or strong Senior Chef de Partie.
• Ability to lead and train a kitchen team under pressure.
• Strong focus on food quality, consistency and presentation.
• Solid knowledge of food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards.

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.

Job description

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.