Sous Chef

Accorhotel; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor is seeking a proactive Sous Chef to join our hotel kitchen in the UK. You will report to the Head Chef, deputise in their absence, and work closely with the front of house team to ensure smooth service.

Responsibilities include maintaining the highest standards for every dish, HACCP compliance, food ordering, and mentoring a small kitchen team to uphold quality while controlling wastage and safety.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Sous Chef or Senior CDP in a busy kitchen
• Strong culinary skills and passion for quality
• Leadership and excellent communication to guide a small kitchen team

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Food Safety Level 2/3

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

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

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