Sous Chef | Guildford Hotel
- Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations and management.
- Lead and develop the kitchen team while maintaining high food quality.
- Manage food costs, stock control, and ensure kitchen hygiene standards.
We’re looking for a hands-on Sous Chef to join the team at The Guildford Hotel. We’re keen to hear from someone who has worked in a larger-scale, high-volume venue and understands what it takes to keep a busy kitchen running smoothly.
This role is about more than cooking. We’re looking for a strong kitchen operator who can support the Head Chef, lead the team through busy services and take ownership of the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
What you’ll be doing
- Supporting the Head Chef with the daily operation and management of the kitchen
- Leading, coaching and developing the kitchen team to build a positive, accountable culture
- Keeping service running smoothly across busy periods while maintaining food quality and consistency
- Managing food costs, labour, stock control, ordering and waste
- Maintaining food safety, hygiene standards and kitchen procedures
- Assisting with menu execution, preparation planning and maintaining consistent standards across the team
- Helping manage rosters, delegate tasks and ensure the kitchen is organised and ready for service
- Taking ownership of the kitchen when the Head Chef is away
What we’re looking for
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager or in a similar senior kitchen role
- Experience working in a larger-scale, high-volume venue, ideally within a busy pub, hotel or multi-outlet operation
- Strong kitchen management skills, with a good understanding of food costs, labour, ordering, stocktake and wastage
- The ability to lead a team, manage competing priorities and keep standards high under pressure
- Someone who is organised, commercially minded and confident making decisions
- A hands-on leader who leads by example and is happy to jump on the tools when needed
- A practical, solutions-focused approach and a genuine interest in developing people
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary and the opportunity to make your mark in a busy, well-established venue
- Enjoy staff discounts across 240+ venues
- Access to career progression and development opportunities through our Advance learning and development programs
- Be part of a supportive hospitality group with opportunities to move between venues and explore new challenges
- Access to internal recruitment, marketing, IT and operational support to help you succeed
- Join a team where great food, strong leadership and a positive kitchen culture matter
If you’re a strong kitchen operator who knows how to run a busy service, manage a team and keep a kitchen on track, we’d love to hear from you.
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