Sous Chef

Role overview

Culinary operations and team leadership

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, coordinate kitchen sections, and maintain efficient preparation and service.
• Ensure dishes meet approved recipes and quality standards, including mise-en-place, portioning, presentation, and execution.
• Take responsibility for kitchen operations in the Executive Chef’s absence when required.
• Support menus, seasonal offerings, events, and special culinary requirements.
• Lead, coach, and develop Junior Sous Chefs, Chef de Parties, and junior culinary colleagues; support training and performance development.

Quality, costs, and safety

• Conduct quality checks and address inconsistencies; consider allergens, dietary requirements, and guest preferences.
• Support food-cost, portion, inventory, and stock management; monitor ingredient use and correct storage, labelling, and FIFO rotation.
• Minimize food waste and support sustainable practices and seasonal or locally sourced products where appropriate.
• Ensure HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and kitchen SOP compliance; maintain safe, clean work areas and report equipment or safety concerns.

Collaboration

• Coordinate with the Executive Chef, culinary team, Food & Beverage, Stewarding, Purchasing, and other hotel teams.
• Support banqueting, events, and wider culinary requirements.

Qualifications and experience

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef in a luxury hotel, resort, or high-end restaurant.
• Strong culinary knowledge and proven experience leading kitchen operations and teams.
• Good understanding of food cost, inventory, portion control, and waste management.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards.
• A culinary qualification or relevant professional certification is preferred.

Competencies

• Strong culinary and technical expertise, hands-on leadership, and team development skills.
• Attention to quality and consistency; organization and decision-making under pressure.
• Commercial awareness, collaboration, and a solutions-focused approach.
• Commitment to culinary excellence, memorable guest experiences, and responsible kitchen practices.

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