Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen, Menus & Team Leadership

Aimbridge Hospitality; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading training

Staff discounts on food & beverage

Stream pay and savings

Employee assistance programme

Career breaks

Uncapped incentives

Flexible working

Staff meals on duty

Gym access

Free staff parking

Job summary

Aimbridge Hospitality is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team in delivering exceptional dishes and guest experiences. You will manage daily kitchen operations, collaborate on menu development, and ensure compliance with hygiene and safety standards.

You will play a key role in controlling portions and waste to safeguard margins while upholding the brand standards across our hotel and F&B operations.

Qualifications

• Strong cooking skills and knowledge of ingredients and methods.
• Ability to delegate tasks and manage a kitchen team under pressure.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage a section effectively.
• Commitment to food hygiene and safe kitchen practices.
• Passion for guest experience and upholding brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes within your specialty.
• Manage the kitchen and lead the chefs in your team.
• Assist operations manager in developing new dishes and menus.
• Ensure high standards of food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Monitor portion control and waste to protect profit margins.
• Drive the overall success of the kitchen and hotel F&B operations.

Skills

Cooking

Ingredient knowledge

Team leadership

Organization

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Aimbridge Hospitality is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team in delivering exceptional dishes and guest experiences. You will manage daily kitchen operations, collaborate on menu development, and ensure compliance with hygiene and safety standards.

You will play a key role in controlling portions and waste to safeguard margins while upholding the brand standards across our hotel and F&B operations.