Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen Team, Menu Innovation & Training

Artemis Hotels Management Limited; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

28 days holiday including Bank Holiday

Stakeholder Pension entitlement

Discounted hotel room rates

Meals on duty

Job summary

Albrighton Hall Hotel & Spa is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in running a busy kitchen. You will lead and motivate the brigade, help plan menus and ensure high standards of presentation and service while maintaining food safety compliance.

You will manage stock, deliveries and a rota, work with the Breakfast Team, and contribute to meeting budgeted gross profit. Flexibility with shifts and a strong team orientation are essential.

Qualifications

• Sous Chef or exceptional Chef de Partie looking for their first Sous Chef position.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in running the Kitchen and Team.
• Deputise for the Head Chef in their absence and maintain high standard of presentation and consistency.
• Supervise, train and motivate the brigade to achieve set standards and budgeted gross profit.
• Plan and implement new menus in collaboration with Head Chef.
• Check deliveries daily and maintain stock levels.
• Work closely with Breakfast Team to ensure smooth service and balanced staff meals.
• Ensure cleanliness and compliance with Food Safety Regulations.
• Develop training plans for the department with the Head Chef.
• Handle budgetary controls including stock, purchasing, portion control and wastage.
• Adhere to company and legal food safety standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu planning

Cost control

Training and mentoring

Decision making

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Albrighton Hall Hotel & Spa is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in running a busy kitchen. You will lead and motivate the brigade, help plan menus and ensure high standards of presentation and service while maintaining food safety compliance.

You will manage stock, deliveries and a rota, work with the Breakfast Team, and contribute to meeting budgeted gross profit. Flexibility with shifts and a strong team orientation are essential.