Sous Chef: Lead, Mentor & Create Culinary Excellence

Aimbridge; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Stream pay access

Assistance programme

Career breaks

Uncapped incentives

Staff meals

Gym access

Staff parking

Job summary

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, prepare, cook and present dishes, and mentor demi-chef de parties and commis. You will uphold high standards of food hygiene and safety, monitor portions and waste to protect margins, and contribute to menu development under the head chef, while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Join a team that values training, career development and staff welfare, with opportunities to grow within a global hospitality brand.

Qualifications

• Excellent cooking skills with knowledge of ingredients, flavours and techniques.
• Ability to work under pressure and delegate tasks to the team.
• Commitment to a clean, hygienic kitchen and adherence to food safety regulations.
• Understanding of profit margins to run the kitchen efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes within your specialty.
• Manage and train demi-chef de parties and commis.
• Assist in developing new dishes and menus with the sous/ head chef.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and health & safety.

Skills

Cooking skills

Food hygiene

Delegation

Organisational skills

Profit awareness

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, prepare, cook and present dishes, and mentor demi-chef de parties and commis. You will uphold high standards of food hygiene and safety, monitor portions and waste to protect margins, and contribute to menu development under the head chef, while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Join a team that values training, career development and staff welfare, with opportunities to grow within a global hospitality brand.