Executive Culinary Leader

1 week ago


Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom Valor Hospitality Europe Full time
Culinary Excellence

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sous Chef to join our team at Valor Hospitality Europe. As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of quality and culinary excellence in our kitchens.

Your role will involve collaborating with our Executive Chef to create and execute menus that meet the highest standards of quality and culinary excellence. You will also be responsible for assisting in training and developing new kitchen team members, providing guidance and feedback to enhance their skills.

Other key responsibilities include overseeing food preparation, ensuring that all dishes are prepared and served according to the recipes and portioning guidelines established by the Executive Chef. You will also be responsible for maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment, adhering to all food safety and sanitation guidelines.

In addition to competitive rates of pay, we offer a range of benefits including exclusive discounts for you, your friends and family, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing free confidential advice, 24/7, for you and your family, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

We 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.

Across the UK, we currently operate 34 hotels across leading brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, DoubleTree by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hotel Indigo, AC by Marriott and Courtyard by Marriott. We continue to have ambitious development and growth plans too, with three new luxury 5-star hotels planned to open in 2024.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the Executive Chef to create and execute menus that meet the highest standards of quality and culinary excellence
  • Assist in training and developing new kitchen team members, providing guidance and feedback to enhance their skills
  • Oversee food preparation, ensuring that all dishes are prepared and served according to the recipes and portioning guidelines established by the Executive Chef
  • Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment, adhering to all food safety and sanitation guidelines
  • Monitor inventory levels and assist in ordering and receiving food and supplies to maintain appropriate stock levels
  • Collaborate with the Executive Chef in cost control and budget management, making recommendations for improvement

Benefits:

  • Exclusive discounts for you, your friends and family
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing free confidential advice, 24/7, for you and your family, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing


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