Sous Chef - Luxury Hotel - Leicestershire Areas - Up to 38k

Sous Chef - Luxury Leicestershire Hotel - Up To 38k + Benefits IMMEDIATE START The Opportunity We are recruiting an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join the kitchen brigade of a prestigious luxury hotel in Leicestershire. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented chef to work within a high-quality hospitality environment, delivering exceptional cuisine and maintaining the highest standards of food quality, presentation and service. Working closely with the Head Chef, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, leading the team and ensuring consistently outstanding dining experiences for hotel guests and visitors. Key Responsibilities Support the Head Chef in the smooth and efficient running of the kitchen. Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen brigade, ensuring high standards of performance and teamwork. Prepare and deliver high-quality dishes to exceptional standards of taste, consistency and presentation. Maintain excellent food hygiene, health and safety standards in line with current legislation. Assist with menu development, seasonal specials and creative new dishes. Monitor food costs, portion control, stock levels and wastage to maximise profitability. Ensure all food preparation and service areas are clean, organised and well maintained. Oversee food preparation and service during busy restaurant, banqueting and event operations. Support the training and development of junior chefs and apprentices. Maintain consistency and quality across all kitchen operations. The Ideal Candidate Previous experience as a Sous Chef or an experienced Junior Sous Chef ready to take the next step. MUST be able to drive due to location A background in a quality hotel, fine-dining restaurant or premium hospitality environment. A genuine passion for food, creativity and culinary excellence. Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire a kitchen team. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to perform under pressure. A good understanding of food cost control, stock management and kitchen profitability. Sound knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety requirements. A flexible approach to working shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. What's on Offer Competitive salary of up to £38,000 per annum. The opportunity to work within a prestigious luxury hotel. A supportive and professional kitchen environment. Opportunities for career progression and professional development. The chance to contribute to an exceptional food offering and memorable guest experiences. TPBN1_UKCT