Sous Chef

Malmaison Belfast; Winchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel establishment in Winchester is seeking a Sous Chef to join their culinary team. You will support the Head Chef in ensuring that the kitchen operates smoothly, provide guidance to junior staff, and create memorable dining experiences. This role offers competitive compensation (£34,000 per annum) and ample opportunities for professional development. Join us for a rewarding career in a vibrant environment focused on culinary excellence.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Career development opportunities

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or similar role.
• Ability to develop and train kitchen staff.
• Proven ability to manage kitchen operations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations.
• Ensure consistency in food quality and presentation.
• Train and develop junior kitchen staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Culinary skills

Time management

Menu development

Job description

About the Site

Welcome to Hotel du Vin Winchester, the quintessential boutique hotel nestled in the heart of Winchester, Hampshire. This charismatic hotel, the very first in the Hotel du Vin family, resides in a charming Georgian building just moments away from the awe-inspiring Winchester Cathedral and the city's vibrant shops, eateries, and attractions.

Our Winchester sanctuary, established in 1715, provides a grand yet relaxed atmosphere, making it the ideal setting for work, leisure, or those cherished moments of tranquillity. Set amidst a backdrop of breathtaking architecture, historic museums, and cobbled streets dotted with unique shops and boutiques, Winchester promises a myriad of experiences. Whether you\u2019re seeking theatre performances, literary events, or arts festivals, you\u2019ll find it on your doorstep.

About the Role

Sous Chef, Hotel du Vin

£34,000 per Annum / 45 Hours

Full time, Permanent Contract

Location: Winchester

Get paid for doing what you love, get loads of perks and benefits, learn something new and make a career for Life with Hotel Du Vin

At Hotel Du Vin, fifty percent of all revenue comes from catering sales. In many of our hotels we can be busier in our Brasseries than most local restaurants! This gives our chef brigades a great opportunity to develop themselves within our kitchens. Learning new skills, working in fast paced environments under pressure and sometimes with produce they haven\u2019t worked with before.

We offer on the job training in house as well as working with our training provider to offer nationally recognised apprenticeships. If you want to progress your career a HDV kitchen is the place to do it. Four of our Head Chefs have been promoted from within with two starting their journey as kitchen porters.

Working as Sous Chef in the kitchen you will support the Head Chef by ensuring the team deliver the brand standards in a smooth and consistent manner. Ideally you will have worked at this level before and be able to demonstrate your skills when developing the team beneath you.

Do you want to be part of something different, working with the best food, drink and a brand you can be proud of?

We create memories that our guests never forget. This could be the next step for you into a Head Chef role  we actively encourage internal development and progression. Onwards and upwards!