Sous Chef – Fine Dining
This is a great opportunity for a strong Sous Chef who’s ready to push on in their career. You’ll be working in a busy city centre hotel, supporting an experienced Executive Chef while helping run a high-standard, fine dining kitchen.
If you’re looking for a role that builds towards a Head Chef position, this is the kind of move that sets you up properly.
About the Role
As Sous Chef, you’ll be right in the middle of the action – supporting the Executive Chef and helping lead the kitchen team day to day. The hotel has a well-known fine dining restaurant, so you’ll be working at a high level, keeping standards consistent while delivering a smooth service.
It’s hands-on, fast-paced, and ideal for someone who wants to keep learning while stepping up in responsibility.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting the Executive Chef in running the kitchen day to day
- Leading the team during service and keeping everything organised
- Maintaining high standards across prep, cooking, and presentation
- Helping with menu execution and development
- Training and guiding junior chefs
- Managing stock, orders, and reducing waste
- Keeping on top of hygiene and food safety at all times
What’s on Offer
- Clear progression path towards Head Chef level
- Work closely with a strong, experienced Executive Chef
- Busy city centre hotel with a respected fine dining offering
- Solid, professional kitchen environment
- Competitive salary based on your experience
- Opportunity to build real leadership experience
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Sous Chef or similar level
- Background in fine dining or high-end hotel kitchens
- Strong work ethic and a genuine passion for cooking
- Someone who is hands-on and leads from the front
- Good team player with leadership potential
- Organised and comfortable in a busy service
Why This Role?
- Learn directly from an experienced Executive Chef
- Gain exposure to a quality-driven, fine dining environment
- Build the experience needed for your next move up
This role is managed by Excel Recruitment on behalf of our client, a well-established hospitality business. All applications will be treated with strict confidence.
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If you’re ready to step up and develop your career in a strong kitchen, apply today and speak to Damien
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Head Chef
Are you a passionate and experienced Head Chef ready to take ownership of a high-performing kitchen? This is an exceptional opportunity to join a busy city centre hotel, working closely under the guidance of an Executive Chef in a renowned fine dining environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and lead from the front, this role offers both challenge and reward.
About the Role
As Head Chef, you will play a critical role in delivering exceptional culinary standards across a signature fine dining restaurant within a bustling hotel setting. This is a hands-on position where leadership, organisation, and creativity are essential to success. You’ll oversee daily kitchen operations, support menu execution, and ensure the highest standards are consistently met.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage daily kitchen operations in a high-volume hotel environment
- Work closely with the Executive Chef to maintain and enhance menu quality
- Supervise, train, and motivate kitchen staff to achieve peak performance
- Ensure all food preparation and presentation meets fine dining standards
- Maintain strict adherence to HACCP and food safety regulations
- Manage stock control, ordering, and kitchen costings efficiently
- Drive consistency, innovation, and excellence in every service
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to work in a prestigious city centre hotel
- Direct mentorship and collaboration with an experienced Executive Chef
- Career progression within a respected hospitality group
- Competitive salary package (based on experience)
- Immediate start available for the right candidate
Ideal Candidate
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Senior Sous Chef or Head Chef role
- Proven background in fine dining or high-end hotel environments
- Strong leadership skills with a hands-on approach to kitchen management
- Passion for high-quality food, presentation, and consistency
- Excellent organisational and communication abilities
- Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen
Why Apply?
- Take ownership of a respected fine dining kitchen
- Work in a high-profile, city centre location
- Progress your career in a leadership role with real impact
- Join a fast-paced, professional, and supportive culinary team
This role is managed by Excel Recruitment on behalf of our client, a well-established hospitality business. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
Apply Now
If you are a driven Head Chef ready for your next challenge, we want to hear from you today so please apply and speak to Damien.
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