Sustainable Kitchen Leader | Sous Chef & Menu Innovator

Recruit Genie; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hotel in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to oversee the preparation, quality and presentation of all dishes across breakfast, restaurant, and banqueting services. You will lead the kitchen team and support the Head Chef in delivering a world‑class culinary experience.

You will manage menus, stock and cost control, develop staff, and ensure strict adherence to food safety standards while maintaining exceptional guest service at all times.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Sous Chef in a hotel or banqueting environment.
• Strong leadership with ability to coach kitchen staff at all levels.
• Solid knowledge of food safety regulations and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes to high standards across all menus.
• Supervise and motivate kitchen team, ensuring consistency and presentation.
• Support Head Chef in menu development and seasonal innovations.
• Oversee stock, costing, waste reduction and budget adherence.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and hotel policies.
• Participate in recruitment and development of kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Menu development

Cost control

Job description

The Hotel in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to oversee the preparation, quality and presentation of all dishes across breakfast, restaurant, and banqueting services. You will lead the kitchen team and support the Head Chef in delivering a world‑class culinary experience.

You will manage menus, stock and cost control, develop staff, and ensure strict adherence to food safety standards while maintaining exceptional guest service at all times.