Senior Sous Chef
📍 Luxury Hotel & Events Venue, Wokingham, Berkshire
💰 Up to £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)
⏰ Permanent | Full-Time | 45 Hours per Week
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for an experienced and passionate Senior Sous Chef to join a busy hotel, restaurant, and events venue in Berkshire.
Working closely with the Head Chef, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional food quality across restaurant, bar, and banqueting operations. This position is primarily focused on the evening shift (2:00pm to 11:00pm) and requires a confident leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can maintain high standards during busy service periods.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Head Chef with both kitchen operations and administrative duties.
- Lead and manage evening restaurant and bar service.
- Coordinate and deliver banqueting functions alongside daily service requirements.
- Run the pass confidently during busy à la carte services.
- Ensure food is prepared and presented to the highest standards.
- Train, develop, and motivate kitchen and front-of-house teams.
- Conduct menu tastings and assist with client meetings when required.
- Maintain compliance with food safety, allergen, and hygiene standards.
- Support stock management, food cost control, and GP targets.
About You
- Previous experience as a Senior Sous Chef or experienced Sous Chef within a hotel, events, or banqueting environment.
- Strong experience using Rational ovens and delivering large-scale plated functions.
- Calm and organised approach under pressure.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Strong understanding of kitchen management, food costing, and gross profit control.
- Ability to mentor and inspire a team to consistently deliver excellent food.
- Advanced Food Hygiene Level 3 certification and strong allergen awareness.
- Experience using hospitality management systems and Microsoft Office packages.
- Full UK driving licence desirable.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary of up to £40,000 per annum.
- Permanent, full-time role.
- Opportunity to work within a thriving hospitality and events environment.
- Career development and progression opportunities.
- Supportive and professional team culture.
If you are an ambitious chef looking for your next challenge within a dynamic hospitality environment, we would love to hear from you.
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