Senior Kitchen Operations Leader

11 hours ago


East Grinstead, West Sussex, United Kingdom Lloyd Recruitment Ltd Full time £35,000 - £39,000

Sous Chef - Hotel Chain: A Dream Career Opportunity

Lloyd Recruitment Ltd is excited to be working with a leading hotel chain to recruit an ambitious and skilled Sous Chef. This fantastic opportunity allows you to work in a premier hotel group dedicated to providing exceptional culinary experiences and a high standard of guest service.

What We Offer:

We offer a competitive salary of £37,000-£40,000 depending on experience, plus benefits that include free food on shift, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts across company events, and free on-site parking.

About the Job:

As Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef to organize and supervise all kitchen operations, uphold food quality standards, and ensure hygiene compliance. Your responsibilities will also include cost management, team support, and collaboration to maintain the brand's reputation for excellence in food service.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Budgeting and Stock Control: Manage purchasing within budgeted parameters to achieve targeted Gross Profit; assist with stocktakes and major kitchen development projects
  • Food Quality and Safety: Adhere to Environmental Health Officer standards, food safety guidelines, and production protocols, ensuring quality control from raw ingredients to finished dishes
  • Menu Development: Innovate and adapt menus to reflect customer preferences and market trends, offering high-quality, value-for-money options
  • Hygiene and Cleanliness: Oversee secure storage of food materials, working with the Stewarding team to maintain a clean and organised kitchen
  • Team Leadership: Support training, performance reviews, and staff roster management to maintain productivity and high standards
  • Client Interaction: Assist clients with menu planning and actively promote the hotel's food and beverage services
  • Health and Safety Compliance: Follow fire safety, Health & Safety, COSHH, and HACCP standards while implementing waste minimisation and environmentally conscious practices
  • Represent the hotel brand professionally and courteously with guests, staff, and partners
  • Report damaged or defective machinery to department heads; ensure equipment care for durability
  • Comply with health, hygiene, and safety procedures, complete risk assessments, and use protective equipment as necessary

Requirements:

  • GCSE or equivalent
  • Level 2 Food Safety in Catering certification
  • Minimum of 1 year as a Sous Chef or 3 years in a senior Chef de Partie role
  • Multi-outlet and banqueting experience is advantageous but not essential

This is a great opportunity to develop your culinary skills and leadership abilities in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about delivering memorable culinary experiences, we invite you to apply.



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