Sous Chef - SLG-Kitchen

Sofitel Gatwick - Arora Group; Guildford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Uniform provided & dry cleaned

Complimentary on-site parking

Employee discounts

Merlin Entertainments discounts

Taste card

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Long service recognition

Job summary

Sofitel London Gatwick, part of the Arora Group, seeks an ambitious Sous Chef to lead day-to-day kitchen operations. You will oversee food preparation, ensure top quality, and maintain hygiene standards in a busy 4-star hotel with multiple outlets.

You will manage costs, train staff, and coordinate with the Executive Head Chef when needed. The role offers a dynamic fast-paced environment with opportunities for progression within the Arora portfolio.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead kitchen teams and maintain high quality standards.
• Strong communication with front-of-house and suppliers.
• Excellent attention to detail and cost awareness.
• Creative mindset with a passion for food and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Maintain highest standards of food hygiene and quality.
• Control costs and oversee stock, portioning, and waste.
• Coordinate with Executive Head Chef in absence of key leadership.
• Lead and develop kitchen team through training and mentorship.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Creativity

Problem-solving

Team player

Job description

Salary

Salary – £ 37,080 plus service chargeHoliday – 28 days holiday, enhanced after 5 years of service.

Benefits

• Free meals on duty.
• Uniform offered and dry cleaned.
• Complimentary on-site parking is available whilst on duty.
• Discounted employee friends & family rates at Arora Hotels.
• Food and beverage discounts.
• Christmas gifts and employee parties.
• Introduce a friend scheme.
• Cycle 2 work scheme.
• UK attraction discounts @ Merlin Entertainments.
• Taste card.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Wage stream.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Arora star employee recognition.
• Long service recognition award.

About us

Sofitel London Gatwick is the perfect blend of style and convenience. With 518 spacious ensuite rooms plus a selection of restaurants and bars showcasing fresh international flavours. Our luxurious hotel has gym facilities and 14 flexible conference and meeting rooms with space to accommodate up to 300 guests. It offers an exclusive walkway straight into the airport's North Terminal.

A bit about what you will do

• Sous Chefs in our team have a true passion for food and are responsible for the day-to-day management, preparation and service of all food within the hotel.
• Ensuring that the highest standards of quality and service are maintained and that strict food hygiene controls are kept in all kitchen areas.
• Ensuring the smooth running of kitchen operation.
• Run the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Head chef.
• Management of efficient stock control & procedures.
• Ensuring all financial aspects of the kitchen management are adhered to carry out all costings within the budgeted guidelines.
• Managing communication within the kitchen and with other departments.
• Controlling food wastage.
• Maintain the highest levels of food hygiene, health and safety.
• Support and monitor training and development of the kitchen team.

More about you

• A true passion for food.
• Strong leadership and motivational abilities.
• Commercially astute and financially aware
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, creativity, innovation and a drive to maintain high standards.
• Resilience and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• You value being part of a team and supporting your colleagues.
• Most of all, you have an approachable, positive, and proactive manner.
• A smart and professional appearance.
• Experience in a similar role within a 4-star hotel is a significant advantage.

Grow with us

We are growing rapidly and with growth comes advancement opportunities. Being part of the Arora group there are exciting opportunities for career progression and development across our properties and brands.