Sous Chef, Leicester

Location: Leicester, LE17 6JE
Position: Permanent Contract
Salary: £42,000.00 per annum

Job Description

We're recruiting for a skilled Sous Chef to join our clients culinary team at their 4 Star Luxury Hotel. You'll work alongside the Head Chef to deliver exceptional food, manage kitchen operations, and inspire our dedicated team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a flair for culinary innovation, we want to hear from you!



Main Responsibilities

  • To deputise in the Head Chefs absence to ensure the maintenance of a high standard of food production
  • To input into the writing of menus for all food out lets with regular reviews.  To cost all menus and achieve food percentage
  • To assist with recruitment, training and development of all departmental staff
  • To maximise yield within the departments in conjunction with the Sales Manager, proposing and implementing promotions to reflect the needs of the business.
  • To liaise with Dept. Managers to ensure exceptional service levels are consistently delivered to guests.
  • Present a welcoming impression to our guests by all staff.
  • To liaise with suppliers and ensure delivery of commodities to specification agreed from a reputable and traceable source.


Other Responsibilities

  • To maintain a high level of customer care throughout the department
  • To ensure all equipment is maintained in a clean working condition
  • To input into the compilation of and work within the agreed departmental budget
  • To maintain hygiene standards in areas of responsibility
  • To meet with guests to discuss requirements, if required and to be visible “front of house”.
  • To assist with monthly food stocks in the absence of the Executive Head Chef
  • To control and manage to an agreed budget maximising yield at every opportunity
  • To complete departmental rotas in line with business levels in the absence of the Executive Head Chef

Experience and Skills Needed:

  • Proven experience in a Sous Chef or similar senior role.
  • Excellent knowledge of kitchen operations and management.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
  • Creativity and passion for food and culinary innovation.
  • Strong understanding of budgeting and costing.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Relevant culinary qualifications and certifications


Hours:

40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7