Sous Chef

Interstate Europe Hotels & Resorts; Willerby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Sous Chef at Mercure Hull Grange Park. You will prepare, cook, and present dishes, manage a team, and ensure high hygiene standards. The successful candidate will have at least two years of experience in a hotel environment and possess strong cooking and organizational skills. If you love creating exceptional guest experiences, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Industry leading training

Hotel discounts portfolio wide

Access to Stream for pay

24/7 employee assistance programme

Career and lifestyle breaks

Uncapped incentives

Access to hotel gym facilities

Staff meals on duty

Free staff parking

Qualifications

• Great cooking skills and deep understanding of various ingredients and techniques.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage team effectively.
• Commitment to maintaining cleanliness and adhering to safety regulations.
• Understanding of profit margins for kitchen efficiency.
• Two years of experience as a sous or head chef in a hotel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes within your specialty.
• Manage and train demi-chef de parties or commis.
• Develop new dishes and menus with head chef.
• Ensure high standards of food hygiene and maintain health regulations.
• Monitor portion and waste control to maintain profit margins.

Skills

Cooking skills

Team delegation

Organizational skills

Understanding of food safety regulations

Job description

Location: Mercure Hull Grange Park

Who are we?

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We’re passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our “people first” approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other.

What is in it for you?

As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include

• Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities
• Hotel discounts portfolio wide – Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa
• Access to Stream - Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
• Career and lifestyle breaks – Allowing you to take time off for key life events.
• Uncapped incentives to reward you for your contributions
• Access to hotel gym facilities
• Staff meals on duty
• Starting salary above national minimum wage
• Free staff parking

A day in the life of…

As Sous Chef, your key responsibilities include preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes within your specialty. You are also responsible for managing and training any demi-chef de parties or commis working with you, helping the sous chef and head chef to develop new dishes and menus, and ensuring that you and your team maintain high standards of food hygiene and follow health and safety regulations. Additionally, monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins is a crucial part of your role. By fulfilling these responsibilities, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the success of the kitchen and all hotel food and beverage operations.

What do we need from you?

• To be a successful in this role, you'll need great cooking skills and a deep understanding of different ingredients, flavors, and cooking techniques.
• You also need to have a cool head and be able to work well under pressure. Additionally, you must have the ability to delegate tasks appropriately to your team members and have strong organisational skills to manage your section effectively.
• A commitment to maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen environment, including adherence to food safety regulations and proper use of kitchen equipment and cleaning products.
• An understanding of profit margins is essential to ensure that the kitchen runs efficiently and profitably, allowing you to excel in your role and contribute to the success of the kitchen and restaurant.
• Two years OF experience as a sous or head chef in a hotel environment.

Most importantly, to be successful in this role you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards

At Aimbridge we offer a place for you to grow, succeed and belong. If you’re ready, it’s time to open your door to what’s possible just a few clicks away… Come on in, we’d love to welcome you to our inclusive team shaping the future of hospitality.