Sous Chef

Warrington Fir Grove Hotel, Sure Collection By Best Western; Warrington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Warrington Fir Grove Hotel as a Sous Chef, taking the next step in your culinary career. Work closely with the Head Chef to create outstanding dining experiences while leading a talented kitchen team and ensuring high quality and presentation standards in a dynamic environment. Opportunities for professional development and competitive employee benefits await.

Benefits

Employee discounts on hotel rates

Shopping discounts

Eye care

Free legal & money advice

Counseling sessions

Cycle to work scheme

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong background in a variety of cuisines.
• Knowledge of modern cooking techniques and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Head Chef to deliver outstanding menus.
• Manage kitchen in Head Chef's absence.
• Ensure high standards and quality of dishes.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Time management

Creativity

Communication

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25.06.2025

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Job Description:

Sous Chef

Warrington Fir Grove Hotel, Sure Collection By Best Western

The Opportunity

Step Up as Our Sous Chef Superstar!

Are you a culinary maestro ready to take the next step in your career? We're on the lookout for a talented and experienced Sous Chef to join our dynamic culinary team. If you have a passion for creating exceptional dining experiences and thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, this is the role for you!

What You'll Be Crafting:

• Culinary Excellence: Work alongside our Head Chef to deliver outstanding menus that delight our guests.
• Leadership: Manage the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef, overseeing food preparation and ensuring every dish is cooked to perfection and beautifully presented.
• Recipe Implementation: Collaborate with the Head Chef to implement standard recipes and maintain food costs.
• High Standards: Ensure all dishes meet the highest quality standards, showcasing your attention to detail and creativity.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Be a Key Player: Play a vital role in the success of our hotel's culinary operations.
• Lead and Inspire: Lead a talented kitchen team, inspiring them to deliver exceptional food day after day.
• Grow Your Career: Opportunities for personal and professional development in a high-volume operation.
• Make an Impact: Your creativity and passion for culinary excellence will help create unforgettable dining experiences for our guests.
• 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
• 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

Ideal Candidate

You would have several years of experience working in a similar role in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen environment, and you would have a strong background in a variety of cuisines and be knowledgeable in modern cooking techniques and equipment.

You should have excellent organizational and time-management skills, as well as a proven ability to lead and manage a team. The ideal candidate should have experience in menu planning, cost control, and ordering supplies.

You should possess a creative flair and a passion for food, as well as an ability to work well under pressure while maintaining high-quality standards. The ideal candidate would also have excellent communication skills and be able to work collaboratively with other members of the kitchen team and front-of-house staff.

Hotel

When it comes to visiting the northwest of England, thenWarrington Fir Grove Hotel, part of the Sure Collection By Best Western is easy to reach with great location. The hotel has 52 bedrooms, stunning banqueting and wedding suite for up to 250 guests with a licence to hold civil wedding ceremonies.

We’re less than 20 miles from the heart of Manchester, Liverpool and Chester with a host of popular attractions close by including Chester Zoo, Gulliver’s World theme park, Tatton Park and Gardens, the Trafford Centre, Aintree Racecourse and Ellesmere Port.

For business travellers, we’re only 2 miles from Warrington Bank Quay train station, located close to the intersection of the M6 and M56 motorways and just 5 junctions from Manchester Airport.

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.