At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare dishes to high standards and oversee food ordering.
- Company: The Novotel Wolverhampton is part of the Accor network with access to over 5,500 hotels.
- Benefits: Enjoy free parking, provided uniform, and meals while on duty.
- Other info: Position requires eligibility to work in the UK.
- Why this job: Join a modern hotel in the city centre with career development opportunities.
- Qualifications: Must have Level 2 or 3 Food Safety qualification and previous Sous Chef experience.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35000 £ per year.
The Novotel Wolverhampton is a modern 132‑room hotel in the city centre, just a short walk from Wolverhampton train centre and excellent road links via the M6 and M54. It provides eight meeting and function rooms that can cater for 150 guests. As a member of the Accor network, the hotel benefits from access to more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. The company offers potential for career development and advancement.
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Uniform provided
- Meal while on duty
- Two bonus breaks each year following successful completion of probation
Job Description:
As Sous Chef, you will report to the Head Chef and ensure seamless kitchen operations, integrating with the front‑of‑house team for smooth service. You will deputise in the absence of the Head Chef, working straight shifts with flexibility to cover business needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure that every dish is prepared and executed to the highest standards.
- Oversee food ordering to guarantee full menu availability and minimise wastage.
- Maintain daily diligence with HACCP procedures.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, exceeding external audit requirements.
- Train and mentor kitchen staff to uphold high food standards.
Qualifications:
- Level 2 or 3 Food Safety qualification.
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP in a busy kitchen environment, ideally hotel‑based.
- Strong culinary skills and a passion for quality.
- Leadership abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to guide a small kitchen team.
You must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom.
Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
Sous Chef employer: Accor Hotels
Located in Wolverhampton city centre, Novotel offers a modern environment with eight meeting rooms. Employees enjoy benefits like two bonus breaks annually after probation and opportunities for career advancement within the Accor network.
