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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.

Apply Now

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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