Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen, Menu Innovation & Team Growth

Aimbridge; Bedford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading training

Staff discounts

Stream pay eligibility

Employee assistance program

Career and lifestyle breaks

Uncapped incentives

Staff meals on duty

Free staff parking

Job summary

Aimbridge Hospitality is hiring a Sous Chef to join our hotel kitchen in Bedford. You will prepare, cook and present dishes, while guiding and training junior staff to maintain high standards of quality and safety.

You will help develop menus, monitor hygiene, and manage portions and waste to protect profitability. A strong focus on guest experience and collaboration with front-of-house is expected.

Qualifications

• Three years experience as a Sous Chef in a hotel environment.
• Strong cooking skills with deep knowledge of ingredients, flavours and techniques.
• Ability to delegate tasks and lead a team effectively.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, hygienic kitchen and food safety compliance.
• Understanding of profit margins and waste control in a kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes within your specialty.
• Manage and train junior kitchen staff (demi-chef de parties, commis).
• Develop new dishes and menus with head chef.
• Ensure high standards of food hygiene and health & safety regulations.
• Monitor portion control and waste to protect margins.

Skills

Cooking skills

Team leadership

Food hygiene

Job description

Aimbridge Hospitality is hiring a Sous Chef to join our hotel kitchen in Bedford. You will prepare, cook and present dishes, while guiding and training junior staff to maintain high standards of quality and safety.

You will help develop menus, monitor hygiene, and manage portions and waste to protect profitability. A strong focus on guest experience and collaboration with front-of-house is expected.