Sous Chef - Henley-On-Thames - Boutique Hotel - £36k + Tips

Chefs for Chefs Ltd; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

28 days' annual leave

Meals provided while on duty

Excellent discounts across the hotel

Cycle to Work scheme

Workplace pension

Team and company events

Training and career progression

Job summary

Chefs Ltd in Henley-on-Thames is recruiting a skilled Sous Chef to join a luxury boutique hotel’s kitchen team. You will work with Head and Senior Sous Chefs to develop and deliver a evolving food offering, using seasonal ingredients and varied menus across casual dining, fine dining and events.

You will lead the brigade, maintain high standards, and step in for the Head Chef when required, ensuring consistent service and exceptional quality across all shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Senior Chef ready to take the next step.
• Passion for fresh food and seasonal ingredients.
• Experience with regularly changing menus.
• Ability to work across casual dining, fine dining and events.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to motivate a team and lead by example.
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining consistency.
• Confidence to take responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver high-quality dishes using fresh ingredients and scratch cooking.
• Support the Head Chef with the daily running of the kitchen.
• Lead, motivate and develop the wider kitchen team.
• Maintain consistency and ensure company food standards are followed.
• Assist with stock control and minimise food waste.
• Ensure all food hygiene, health and safety and allergen procedures are followed.
• Maintain excellent organisation and cleanliness throughout the kitchen.
• Take responsibility for the kitchen when covering the Head Chef.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Sous Chef

Henley-on-Thames | Up to £36,000 + approx £5k service charge per Year

Full-time | Permanent

The Benefits

• Up to £36,000 annual salary plus service charge
• Paid breaks
• 28 days' annual leave
• Meals provided while on duty
• Excellent discounts across the hotel portfolio
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Workplace pension
• Team and company social events
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression

About My Client

My client is a luxury boutique hotel in the heart of Henley-on-Thames, set in a beautiful riverside location.

With 40 guest bedrooms, elegant interiors and a relaxed approach to luxury, the hotel offers a range of dining experiences for both visitors and local guests.

The hotel is now looking to strengthen its kitchen team as it develops an exciting new food offering.

The Role

We're looking for an experienced and talented Sous Chef to work alongside the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef help deliver an exciting and evolving food offering.

You’ll work with fresh, seasonal ingredients and regularly changing menus, gaining experience across a variety of food styles, including casual dining, fine dining and events.

You’ll play an important role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, helping maintain standards, leading and supporting the wider brigade and ensuring every service runs smoothly.

You’ll also need the confidence to take responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence, helping maintain consistency and standards across the operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver high-quality dishes using fresh ingredients and scratch cooking.
• Support the Head Chef with the daily running of the kitchen.
• Lead, motivate and develop the wider kitchen team.
• Maintain consistency and ensure company food standards are followed.
• Assist with stock control and minimise food waste.
• Ensure all food hygiene, health and safety and allergen procedures are followed.
• Maintain excellent organisation and cleanliness throughout the kitchen.
• Take responsibility for the kitchen when covering the Head Chef.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about food, confident leading a kitchen team and keen to contribute to an exciting food offering.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Senior Chef ready to take the next step.
• A genuine passion for fresh food and seasonal ingredients.
• Experience working with regularly changing menus.
• The ability to work across casual dining, fine dining and events.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to motivate a team and lead by example.
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards.
• The ability to work under pressure while maintaining consistency.
• The confidence to take responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a luxury boutique hotel, work alongside an experienced Head Chef and build your career within a hospitality group operating 3 food outlets.

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