Sous Chef

Red Carnation Hotels Ltd.; Holiday (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in daily operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in fine dining, strong leadership skills, and a passion for food quality. This full-time position offers excellent benefits, including a service charge, holiday allowance, and discounts at Red Carnation Hotels.

Benefits

Holiday allowance starting at 20 days

Excellent service charge

Professional learning and development opportunities

Recommend a friend bonus scheme

Enhanced paid maternity and paternity leave

50% off on food and 25% off on beverages

Discounted accommodation rates

Two paid volunteering days

Employee Assistance Programme

Free meals on duty

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within a 4- or 5-star hotel or fine dining restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Lead, train, and inspire junior team members.
• Uphold hygiene and safety standards at all times.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time Management

Creativity

Job description

Sous Chef ***luxury Hotel in Dorset***

Incredible benefits & service charge

We are looking for a Sous Chef on a full-time basis. This position reports directly to the Head Chef and Executive Chef.We are looking for someone with previous experience in a similar role in a four- or five-star hotel or fine dining restaurant. Someone who is an excellent leader and has great communication skills; able to lead and motivate a team.

Location:Summer Lodge, Dorset

Employment Type:Full-time

Working Pattern: Shift work (5 days on, 2 days off)

Salary:£40,000 + Service Charge

Key Responsibilities of a Sous Chef:

• Support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations
• Ensure all dishes are prepared according to recipe specifications with consistency and attention to detail
• Maintain accurate portion control and minimize food waste
• Cost recipes and review product yields regularly
• Uphold hygiene and safety standards at all times
• Manage section organisation and ordering
• Lead, train, and inspire junior team members
• Ensure chefs wear clean, professional uniforms and maintain a polished appearance in guest-facing areas

What are we looking For?

• Proven experience in a similar role within a 4- or 5-star hotel or fine dining restaurant
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and time management
• A passion for food quality, creativity, and presentation
• A proactive and professional approach under pressure

What’s in it for you?

• Holiday allowance starting at 20 days and increasing with length of service up to 27 days + 8 bank holidays
• Excellent service charge added to your salary every month.
• Professional, award winning learning and development opportunities from day one.
• Fantastic recommend a friend and family bonus scheme worth up to £600.
• Enhanced paid maternity leave & paternity leave.
• 50% off on food and 25% off on beverages in any Red Carnation Hotels F&B outlets.
• Discounted accommodation rates at Red Carnation Hotels worldwide.
• Two paid volunteering days each year, because we care about our community.
• Access to immediate Employee Assistance Programme, because we care about our employees.
• Vibrant hotel recognition events every month and hotel-based incentives (Employee of the Month / Manager of the Quarter).
• Social and team building events per hotel.
• Global Employee Appreciation Party, where we get to celebrate our incredible teams.
• Free meals on duty.
• Complimentary uniform and dry-cleaning services.

Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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