Sous Chef

Accorhotel; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Accorhotel in Wolverhampton is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and run a smooth kitchen operation. You will deputise when needed and work closely with front of house to ensure seamless service. Flexible to cover business needs with straight shifts.

We require strong culinary skills, leadership, and a commitment to high food standards, with Level 2/3 Food Safety and hotel kitchen experience preferred. You must be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or 3 Food Safety required.
• Previous experience as Sous Chef or Senior CDP in a busy hotel kitchen.
• Strong culinary skills and leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to guide a small kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every dish is prepared and executed to the highest standards.
• Manage food ordering to ensure menu availability and minimize wastage.
• Perform daily HACCP and health and safety procedures.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations for audits.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff to maintain high food standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team supervision

Education

Level 2 or 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.