Sous Chef

Sous Chef - Permanent Role!

Location: Newchurch- Burton on Trent

Salary: £35,512.26

Hours: 45 Hours per Week 7/8am starts | 5 Days out of 7

Blue Arrow are recruiting for an experienced and driven Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at a prestigious spa and hotel destination in Staffordshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong chef looking to step into a key leadership role within a high-quality, fast-paced environment.

Working closely with the Head Chef, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional standards while supporting and developing the wider team.

The Role

As Sous Chef, you will support the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring service runs smoothly while maintaining consistency, quality and efficiency. You will step up to lead the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence and act as a key figure within the team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations and deputising when required
• Leading, motivating and developing the kitchen team to maintain high performance
• Ensuring all dishes meet expected standards in quality, consistency and presentation
• Contributing to menu development using fresh, seasonal ingredients
• Managing stock, placing orders and maintaining relationships with suppliers
• Overseeing deliveries and ensuring quality control of all produce
• Assisting with rotas, staffing levels and kitchen organisation
• Monitoring waste and supporting cost control measures
• Ensuring full compliance with food safety, hygiene, HACCP and COSHH regulations
• Completing temperature checks and maintaining cleaning schedules
• Handling guest feedback professionally in the absence of the Head Chef

About You

We are looking for a confident Sous Chef or a strong Chef de Partie ready to take the next step.

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP in a busy kitchen
• Passion for fresh, seasonal food and high-quality delivery
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to train and inspire others
• Organised, proactive and calm under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail and time management
• Solid knowledge of food safety and kitchen compliance
• Flexible approach to working hours including evenings, weekends and holidays

Benefits

• Work within a high-end, well-established hospitality environment
• Free daily meals
• Complimentary use of leisure and spa facilities
• Staff discounts on stays, spa days, food, drink and retail
• Pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Structured induction and training
• Career development opportunities
• Refer-a-friend scheme

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