Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen, Menu Innovation & Mentoring

Aimbridge EMEA; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts portfolio wide

Staff meals on duty

Free staff parking

Flexible working opportunities

Career and lifestyle breaks

Uncapped incentives

Staff welfare support

Job summary

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations at Holiday Inn Southend. You will prepare, cook, and present dishes, train junior chefs, and assist the head chef in developing new menus while upholding high hygiene and safety standards.

You will monitor portions and waste to protect margins, and deliver an exceptional guest experience in line with our brand. This role offers stable hours in a busy hotel environment with career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Excellent cooking skills with knowledge of ingredients, flavors, and techniques.
• Ability to work under pressure and delegate tasks effectively.
• Commitment to clean, hygienic kitchens and food safety regulations.
• Understanding of profit margins and cost control in kitchen operations.
• Passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences while upholding brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes within your specialty.
• Manage and train junior chefs and commis in your section.
• Help head chef develop new dishes and menus.
• Ensure high standards of food hygiene and health & safety.
• Monitor portion control and waste to maintain margins.

Skills

Cooking skills

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Food safety & hygiene

Guest service focus

Job description

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations at Holiday Inn Southend. You will prepare, cook, and present dishes, train junior chefs, and assist the head chef in developing new menus while upholding high hygiene and safety standards.

You will monitor portions and waste to protect margins, and deliver an exceptional guest experience in line with our brand. This role offers stable hours in a busy hotel environment with career development opportunities.