Sous Chef - Main Kitchen Banqueting

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Spa and Golf discount

Friends & family rates

Food & beverage discount 20%

Colleague restaurant

Training opportunities

Pension

Job summary

Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere in Knutsford, is seeking an experienced Kitchen Supervisor ready to support the Executive Head Chef in delivering flawless dining experiences. You will coordinate the Main Kitchen, assist senior chefs, manage cost controls and uphold Fairmont quality across outlets and room service.

Join a luxury team focused on training, hygiene, and exceptional guest service, with a competitive package and opportunities to develop within a world-class hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role in luxury/high-volume environment
• English proficiency in reading and speaking
• Experience in cost control and standard implementation
• Knowledge of health & hygiene practices
• Experience in restaurant and banquet service

Responsibilities

• Coordinate functions and activities throughout the Main Kitchen
• Assist the Executive Sous Chef and Executive Head Chef in production quality and presentation
• Work actively in cost control and implementing standards
• Assist in people-related matters
• Carry out departmental training
• Deputise the Executive Sous Chef and Executive Head Chef in their absence
• Control all aspects of food outlets in the Execut ive Sous and Executive Head Chef's absence
• Actively participate in Health & Hygiene matters
• Promote quality throughout the kitchen
• Ensure room service is of the best quality, temperature and service
• Carry out daily work to exceed guest expectations
• Ensure smooth day-to-day kitchen operations
• Strive to deliver highest quality of food and service
• Adhere to legal requirements and guidelines
• Conduct departmental orientation for new team members

Job description

Company Description

Location: On-site in Knutsford, Cheshire, North-West England (not remote)

Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere is one of the North West's most distinguished luxury destinations. Nestled in the heart of the Cheshire countryside and surrounded by a championship golf course, the resort combines Fairmont's world-renowned elegance with the warmth and character of its local heritage. Renowned for exceptional service and attention to detail, Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere offers guests an indulgent escape featuring world-class spa experiences, exceptional dining, and outstanding leisure facilities. Whether visiting for relaxation, celebration, or business, Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere is dedicated to creating unforgettable moments and delivering the very best in 5-star luxury hospitality.

Your purpose will be:

To support the Executive Head Chef in the smooth, efficient running of the Main Kitchen, ensuring all areas meet Fairmont standards. This role coordinates daily service, works closely with culinary leaders to resolve operational and staff queries, and delivers ongoing training to maintain high team performance. It also involves preparing and cooking dishes to meet business and guest expectations.

Job Description

• To co-ordinate functions and activities throughout the Main Kitchen.
• To assist the Executive Sous Chef and Executive Head Chef in quality levels of production and presentation
• To work actively in cost control and implementing standards
• To assist in people related matters
• To carry out departmental training, where necessary
• To deputise the Executive Sous and Executive Head Chef in their absence
• To control all aspects of food outlets in the Executive Sous and Executive Head Chef's absence
• To be actively involved in Health & Hygiene matters
• To promote quality throughout the kitchen in all areas of food
• To ensure that room service is of the best in quality, temperature and service
• To carry out daily work to exceed guest expectations
• To ensure the smooth running of the day-to-day operations in the kitchen
• To strive to deliver the highest quality of food and service
• To adhere to all legal requirements, regulations and guidelines
• To conduct departmental orientation for all new team members

Please note that we believe in flexibility and multi-skilling, and you may be asked to do different tasks from time to time to enable us to meet the needs of our guests and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within a luxury or high-volume environment.
• Qualification in Hospitality Management/Food & Beverage preferred
• Experienced in all aspects of restaurant and banquet service.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity with proven records in delivering results
• Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language

Additional Information

What is in it for you?

• Exclusive Discounts:
  • Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, Spa and Golf discount
  • Fairmont, Raffles, and Accor Hotels (friends and family rates are included)
  • 20% off food and beverage in on-site restaurants
• Colleague restaurant
• Being part of The Mere Team - our culture is unique!
• You will benefit from training and development opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits including pension
• 28 days of holiday including public holidays
• 1-5 days service award based on length of service
• Special rates for Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere colleagues and their friends & family and discount across Accor hotels worldwide
• And last but not least you will get to work with a team of EXTRAORDINARY people