Senior Sous Chef ?? Luxury Hotel & Events Venue, Wokingham, Berkshire ?? Up to £40,000 per annum (depending on experience) ? Permanent | Full-Time | 45 Hours per Week The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced and passionate Senior Sous Chef to join a busy hotel, restaurant, and events venue in Berkshire. Working closely with the Head Chef, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional food quality across restaurant, bar, and banqueting operations. This position is primarily focused on the evening shift (2:00pm to 11:00pm) and requires a confident leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can maintain high standards during busy service periods. Key Responsibilities Support the Head Chef with both kitchen operations and administrative duties. Lead and manage evening restaurant and bar service. Coordinate and deliver banqueting functions alongside daily service requirements. Run the pass confidently during busy la carte services. Ensure food is prepared and presented to the highest standards. Train, develop, and motivate kitchen and front-of-house teams. Conduct menu tastings and assist with client meetings when required. Maintain compliance with food safety, allergen, and hygiene standards. Support stock management, food cost control, and GP targets. About You Previous experience as a Senior Sous Chef or experienced Sous Chef within a hotel, events, or banqueting environment. Strong experience using Rational ovens and delivering large-scale plated functions. Calm and organised approach under pressure. Excellent leadership and communication skills. Strong understanding of kitchen management, food costing, and gross profit control. Ability to mentor and inspire a team to consistently deliver excellent food. Advanced Food Hygiene Level 3 certification and strong allergen awareness. Experience using hospitality management systems and Microsoft Office packages. Full UK driving licence desirable. What's on Offer Competitive salary of up to £40,000 per annum . Permanent, full-time role. Opportunity to work within a thriving hospitality and events environment. Career development and progression opportunities. Supportive and professional team culture. If you are an ambitious chef looking for your next challenge within a dynamic hospitality environment, we would love to hear from you. Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people. TPBN1_UKCT
Senior Sous Chef employer: Blue Arrow - Reading
As a premium hospitality employer, we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant and creative work culture that empowers our Head Chef to innovate and excel. With a focus on employee growth, we offer tailored training programmes and opportunities for advancement, all within a supportive team environment that values culinary excellence. Located in a bustling area, our establishment not only provides a dynamic workplace but also a chance to be part of a renowned brand that prioritises quality and customer satisfaction.
