Sous Chef

Novotel; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Novotel Wolverhampton is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and lead a small kitchen team. You will ensure each dish meets our high standards, manage food orders and HACCP duties, and work closely with front of house to ensure smooth service.

You will deputise in the Head Chef's absence, demonstrate strong leadership, and uphold health and safety standards to achieve excellent audits. Eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or 3 Food Safety required.
• Previous experience as Sous Chef or Senior CDP in a busy kitchen, ideally hotel based.
• Strong leadership with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to guide a small kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every dish is prepared and executed to the highest standards.
• Food ordering to ensure full menu availability and minimal wastage.
• Daily due diligence with HACCP procedures.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations to exceed external audits.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff to maintain high food standards.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Communication

Team management

Education

Level 2/3 Food Safety

Job description

As Sous Chef, you will report to the Head Chef, ensuring seamless kitchen operations, integrating with the front of house team to ensure smooth service. Deputise in the absence of the Head Chef.

Straight shifts with flexilbilty to cover the business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that every dish in prepared and executed to the highest standards.
• Food ordering to ensure full menu availability and minimum wastage
• Daily due diligence with HACCP procedures
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations to exceed our external audits
• Train and mentor kitchen staff to maintain high food standards.

Qualifications

Level 2 or 3 Food Safety

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP in a busy kitchen environment, ideally hotel based
• Strong culinary skills and a passion for quality.
• Leadership abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to guide a small kitchen team

Additional Information

• You must be eligible and be able to prove your eligibility to work within the UK

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.