Job Title: Sous Chef
Location: Leicestershire
Employer: 4-Star Hotel
Salary: Competitive, Plus Benefits
Job Type: Permanent

Are you a passionate and talented Sous Chef looking for an exciting new opportunity? Our client, a prestigious 4-star hotel in Leicestershire, is seeking an ambitious individual to join their dynamic kitchen team. This is a fantastic chance to work in a high-end bistro-style restaurant with a focus on modern British cuisine and an exceptional pastry offering. The hotel also boasts an impressive banqueting operation, catering for weddings, corporate events, and special occasions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Chef in leading the kitchen team, ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Oversee the preparation and presentation of high-quality bistro-style dishes, including an exceptional pastry selection.
• Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene, safety, and kitchen cleanliness.
• Support menu development, bringing creativity and innovation to seasonal offerings.
• Play a key role in the hotel’s banqueting services, ensuring excellence across large-scale dining events.
• Train, mentor, and develop junior chefs, fostering a positive kitchen environment.
• Manage stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships to maintain quality and efficiency.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a high-quality restaurant, hotel, or bistro.
• Rosette experience is highly desirable, with a strong passion for modern British cuisine and pastry.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• A commitment to high standards, consistency, and attention to detail.
• A relevant culinary qualification and food safety certification.

What’s on Offer?

• A competitive salary with excellent benefits.
• A permanent, full-time position in a renowned 4-star hotel with a well-established reputation.
• A dynamic and supportive kitchen team with a focus on career development.
• Exposure to high-end bistro-style cooking, banqueting services, and an opportunity to develop pastry skills.

If you are a dedicated and creative Sous Chef looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you!

How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and passion for this role.

Join a team that takes pride in culinary excellence and innovation!

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