Sous Chef, Malmaison

Hotel Du Vin; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK hospitality brand is seeking a Sous Chef in Cheltenham. The role involves supporting the Head Chef in delivering high-quality dishes and leading a team. Ideal candidates should have relevant culinary qualifications and previous experience in a fast-paced kitchen. Benefits include heavily discounted room rates, funded apprenticeships, and wellness initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for career progression within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Discounted room rates

Fully funded apprenticeships

High street discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Complimentary stays on anniversaries

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a sous chef or similar role.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to support your team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations.
• Ensure food quality meets brand standards.
• Train and develop junior kitchen staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Culinary skills

Time management

Education

Relevant culinary qualifications

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Sous Chef

Brand Rate of Pay, Hours Type of contract Location

Get paid for doing what you love, get loads of perks and benefits, learn something new and make a career for Life with Malmaison

At Malmaison forty percent of all revenue comes from catering sales. In many of our hotels we can be busier in our Brasserie than most local restaurants! This gives our chef brigades a great opportunity to develop themselves within our kitchens. Learning new skills, working in fast paced environments under pressure and sometimes with produce they haven't worked with before.

We offer on the job training in house as well as working with our training provider to offer nationally recognised apprenticeships. If you want to progress your career a Mal kitchen is the place to do it. Over 50% of our Head Chefs have been promoted from within with 3 starting their journey as kitchen porters.

Working as Sous Chef in the kitchen you will support the Head Chef by ensuring the team delivers the brand standards in a smooth and consistent manner. Ideally you have worked at this level before and be able to demonstrate your skills when developing the team beneath you.

Do you want to be part of something different, working with the best food, drink and a brand you can be proud of?

We create memories that our guests never forget. This could be the next step for you into a Head Chef role – we actively encourage internal development and progression. Onwards and upwards!

Benefits

In addition to competitive rates of pay we offer:

• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin and Frasers Hospitality with rooms available from £65 per night.
• Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate with 50% off best available rate.
• 35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries and Bistros
• Fully funded Apprenticeship programs that support you in developing your career
• High Street Discounts on a range of high street shops, experiences, holidays and much much more
• Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes
• Healthcare Cash Plans - dental, optical, medical and more available from £5 per month
• Referral schemes that pay up to £1500 (just for getting your mates jobs!)
• A decent uniform that doesn’t make you look like an extra from a 70s TV sitcom.
• We have a Wellness & National Campaign Days Calendar which promotes and encourages activities like – Pay Day Lunches/Treats, National Popcorn Day, Mental Health Awareness week and more
• We work with Wagestream giving instant access to your pay as it’s earned. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real time, stream up to 50% of the money you’re already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save direct from your salary
• We also offer complimentary stays on your 1st, 3rd and 5th anniversary with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
• We are a proud sponsor of The Brain Charity, helping people with all forms of neurological conditions to lead longer, healthier, happier lives.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you and your family

Our Sustainability Goals

• 100% of our electricity is generated using renewable energy with most of it coming from Wind Farms around the UK
• We recycle a minimum of 70% of the waste from our hotels. This target is achieved by everyone in the hotel focusing on the waste we produce and is championed by our Sustainability Council who work on project year round
• We have moved to a chemical free cleaning system in our bedrooms and public areas and an enzyme based eco-friendly system for our kitchens.
• Volunteer to work for sustainable charities 2 days per year on full pay instead of your normal workplace

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Frasers Hospitality, Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.