Sous Chef

Accor; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Uniform

Meal on duty

Two bonus breaks per year

Job summary

Novotel Wolverhampton is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality dishes in a busy hotel kitchen. You will work closely with the front of house team, deputise in the Head Chef’s absence, and ensure smooth service across straight shifts with flexibility.

Responsibilities include menu preparation, food ordering, HACCP compliance, health and safety, training junior staff, and maintaining high standards. Eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that every dish is 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.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Strong culinary skills

Communication skills

Education

Level 2 or 3 Food Safety

Job description

The Novotel Wolverhampton is a modern 132 room hotel in the city centre, just a short walk from Wolverhampton train centre and excellent road links via the M6 and M54. With 8 meeting and function rooms catering for 150.

We are a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement.

Fairview Hotels can offer the following benefits: Free parking, Uniform, Meal whilst on duty

Two Bonus breaks each year following the successful passing of our probation period.

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

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