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Sous Chef - Hotel & Events Venue
Location: Lingfield, Surrey
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 45 hours per week, 5 days out of 7, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required.
The Opportunity
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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. xgikmsk
About You
We are looking for a passionate and organised chef with strong leadership skills and a commitment to delivering exceptional culinary experiences.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef, or a strong Senior Chef de Partie ready to step up.
Sous Chef in Felbridge employer: Blue Arrow - Eastbourne
At Blue Arrow, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer in the catering sector, offering competitive pay and a supportive work culture that values every team member's contribution. Our locations in Brighton and Worthing provide a vibrant atmosphere, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development, ensuring that you can advance your culinary career while enjoying the beautiful coastal surroundings. Join us to be part of a dynamic team that celebrates creativity and collaboration in the kitchen.
