Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen, Mentor Team, Grow

The Cumberland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare schemes

Staff areas to recharge

Discounts on retailer and dining

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

The Cumberland invites you to join our culinary team as a Sous Chef, supporting the Head Chef to deliver exceptional hospitality. You will help manage the kitchen, organize tasks, and ensure smooth operations for an outstanding guest dining experience.

You will lead by example, delegate responsibilities, and ensure health and safety standards are consistently met as you collaborate across all kitchen areas, including banqueting, Afternoon Tea, breakfast, lunch and dinner service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Ability to lead and coach the kitchen team.
• Strong attention to health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in running the kitchen efficiently and maintaining high quality and service.
• Lead and support the team by delegating responsibilities and ensuring health and safety regulations are followed.
• Coach Chefs on cooking techniques, presentation, and allergen awareness.
• Collaborate to create dishes across all kitchen areas including banquet, breakfast, lunch and dinner service.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team management

Guest experience

Job description

The Cumberland invites you to join our culinary team as a Sous Chef, supporting the Head Chef to deliver exceptional hospitality. You will help manage the kitchen, organize tasks, and ensure smooth operations for an outstanding guest dining experience.

You will lead by example, delegate responsibilities, and ensure health and safety standards are consistently met as you collaborate across all kitchen areas, including banqueting, Afternoon Tea, breakfast, lunch and dinner service.