Sous Chef

Blue Arrow • Permanent • Lingfield, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom • £30k - £40k / year • 2d ago

Sous Chef - Lingfield, Surrey

The rewards

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

Hours

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

The role of Sous Chef:

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

The ideal Sous Chef:

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

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.

This is a permanent position.

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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