Sous Chef - Hotel & Events Venue

Location: Lingfield, Surrey

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: 45 hours per week, 5 days out of 7, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required.

The Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established hotel and events venue for an experienced and enthusiastic Sous Chef to join their kitchen team.

Working closely with the Head Chef, you will play a key role in the day-to-day management of kitchen operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality food across multiple dining outlets, events, banqueting functions, and hospitality services. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented chef looking to take the next step in their career within a fast-paced and diverse hospitality environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the smooth running of all kitchen operations.
• Maintain exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency standards.
• Assist with menu planning and development, ensuring dishes reflect current food trends and customer expectations.
• Control food costs, stock levels, waste, and portion sizes to achieve budgetary targets.
• Assist with purchasing and supplier management within agreed budgets.
• Conduct and support stock takes and inventory management.
• Ensure all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards are consistently met.
• Monitor food production from preparation through to service, maintaining quality control at every stage.
• Support the delivery of banqueting, events, restaurant, and hospitality services.
• Lead, motivate, and develop kitchen team members through training and coaching.
• Assist with staff scheduling and workload planning to meet business demands.
• Foster strong communication and collaboration between the kitchen and other departments.
• Contribute to maintaining a positive working environment focused on guest satisfaction and operational excellence.
• Support audits, inspections, and compliance processes as required.

About You

We are looking for a passionate and organised chef with strong leadership skills and a commitment to delivering exceptional culinary experiences.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef, or a strong Senior Chef de Partie ready to step up.
• Level 2 Food Safety qualification (or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of food hygiene, HACCP, and health & safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a busy kitchen environment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Passion for food, quality, and continuous improvement.

Desirable

• Experience within a hotel, multi-outlet, or high-volume hospitality environment.
• Banqueting and events catering experience.
• Experience managing stock control, food costing, and kitchen budgets.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent full-time position.
• Opportunity to work within a prestigious hospitality and events environment.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Supportive team culture.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you're an ambitious Sous Chef looking for a new challenge in a dynamic hospitality setting, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.

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