Sous Chef - Albion Hotel

Albion Hotel; Freshwater Bay; On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Albion Hotel is seeking a Sous Chef who will manage culinary activities and lead kitchen staff to achieve excellence. This dynamic role requires strong leadership, proven experience, and a commitment to high standards in food safety and quality. Join a team dedicated to creating a superior guest experience while fostering personal development and work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible and dynamic work environment

Competitive compensation

Access to ongoing training and development programs

Company pension scheme supplied by NEST

Family leave options - Maternal, Paternal and Bereavement

Refer a friend scheme with up to £500 reward

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef in a busy, client-facing environment.
• Direct management experience of chefs and kitchen brigade.
• Flexibility to work under pressure and across various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct all core culinary activities.
• Recruit, develop, and manage kitchen staff.
• Ensure exceptional food hygiene and safety practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Numeracy skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 Food Production certificate

Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate

Advanced Food Safety or Health and Safety qualification

Job description

Sous Chef

What you’ll do:

• Coordinate and direct all core culinary activities within The Albion Hotel and other assigned locations.
• Manage and control services to meet performance, qualitative, and financial targets.
• Drive revenue opportunities through commercial initiatives, labour efficiency, and effective operations.
• Cultivate strong relationships with suppliers, colleagues & community.
• Recruit, develop, and manage kitchen staff, ensuring excellence and addressing performance issues promptly and fairly.
• Identify organic growth and new business opportunities.
• Ensure exceptional food hygiene, health, safety, and environmental practices.

What you bring:

• NVQ Level 2 Food Production certificate or equivalent.
• Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Proven experience as a Chef in a busy, client-facing environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering effective teamwork.
• Flexibility to work under pressure and across various shifts and service times.
• Direct management experience of chefs and kitchen brigade.
• Strong leadership abilities, setting and maintaining high standards.
• Proficient in time management and organisational skills.
• Analytical problem-solving skills, with the ability to implement innovative solutions.
• PC literate.
• Advanced Food Safety or Health and Safety qualification

What we offer:

£15 - £19 per hour

Working with us here at The Albion Hotel is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. We are endeavouring to be an innovative company and want to be able to offer you a better work/ life balance. In addition, we offer:

• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Access to ongoing training and development programs
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Package Description

• Any 5 days out of 7 - 9:00-23:30
• Shifts are as necessary to support with business requirements
• Full training provided
• Remote health and wellness support
• Company pension scheme supplied by NEST
• Family leave options - Maternal, Paternal and Bereavement
• Training, development, and progression opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme, Refer a friend and receive up to £500

About The Albion Hotel

At The Albion Hotel, our purpose is to create the best experience not just for our customers but also for all of our colleagues. As the island leader in guest experience and services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate with our unique combination of a fun culture and brand management. We strive to be the best at what we do and with you as part of the team, we will make sure that this happens.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.