Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen, Path to Head Chef

Hotel Du Vin; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff room discounts

Discounted rooms for staff

Brasserie dining discount

Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes

Cycle to work

Healthcare cash plans

Referral schemes

Complimentary hotel stays

Job summary

Hotel du Vin in Henley-on-Thames is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering the brand standards across the kitchen. The role offers a clear path toward Head Chef opportunities, with on-the-job training and progression within our kitchen leadership structure.

You will work in a busy Brasserie environment, contribute to high-standard menus, and help develop a cohesive, skilled team while enjoying a comprehensive range of employee benefits and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or similar leadership role in a kitchen.
• Ability to develop and mentor kitchen staff to meet brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef by ensuring the team delivers brand standards in a smooth, consistent manner.
• Lead and develop the kitchen team to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Provide pathway and development opportunities toward Head Chef role.

Job description

Hotel du Vin in Henley-on-Thames is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering the brand standards across the kitchen. The role offers a clear path toward Head Chef opportunities, with on-the-job training and progression within our kitchen leadership structure.

You will work in a busy Brasserie environment, contribute to high-standard menus, and help develop a cohesive, skilled team while enjoying a comprehensive range of employee benefits and training opportunities.