Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen, Elevate Menus & Events

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £35,880 p.a.

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Medicash health benefits

Aviva Digicare wellness

Pension scheme

Meals on duty

Job summary

Eastwood Hall in Nottingham is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to work closely with the Head Chef, helping to deliver exceptional food and lead a busy kitchen team.

You'll support menu development, manage daily operations, monitor food quality and safety, and inspire colleagues to achieve high standards while driving efficiency and cost control in a lively hospitality environment.

Join a team that values development, diversity and excellent guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a similar kitchen role within hospitality, catering or a hotel environment.
• The confidence to lead by example, support the Head Chef and motivate a busy kitchen team.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across the venue.
• An understanding of food ordering, stock rotation, waste management and kitchen cost control.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality, consistency and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring food is prepared and presented to consistently high standards.
• Helping manage rotas and kitchen resources in line with business needs, ensuring the team is in the right place at the right time.
• Leading, motivating and developing kitchen colleagues, encouraging progression and helping team members build their skills.
• Working closely with the Head Chef to introduce current food trends, new ideas and cooking techniques to keep our offering fresh and exciting.
• Supporting the delivery of conferences, meetings and events, ensuring food is prepared and delivered to the expected standard.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Food safety

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Professional Cookery

Intermediate food hygiene qualification

Job description

Eastwood Hall in Nottingham is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to work closely with the Head Chef, helping to deliver exceptional food and lead a busy kitchen team.

You'll support menu development, manage daily operations, monitor food quality and safety, and inspire colleagues to achieve high standards while driving efficiency and cost control in a lively hospitality environment.

Join a team that values development, diversity and excellent guest experiences.