Senior Sous Chef
5 days ago
Maidstone
Senior Sous Chef Maidstone £48,000£50,000 | Full-Time | 5 Days over 7 We're recruiting an experienced Senior Sous Chef to join the culinary team at one of Kent's most prestigious hospitality and visitor destinations. This unique multi-faceted venue offers an incredibly diverse food operation, delivering exceptional experiences across multiple outlets. From elegant restaurant dining and premium hospitality to weddings, private events, seasonal pop-up concepts and casual visitor dining, you'll be part of a high-volume operation where no two days are the same. Working with the finest seasonal British produce, you'll join a passionate team committed to delivering exceptional food and memorable guest experiences across every area of the business. The Role Working alongside the Executive Chef , you'll play a pivotal role in the day-to-day management of this diverse kitchen operation. You'll help lead a talented brigade, maintain exceptional culinary standards and ensure seamless service across multiple outlets, weddings, corporate hospitality, private events and seasonal dining experiences. Key Responsibilities Support the Executive Chef with the day-to-day management of a busy multi-outlet kitchen operation Lead, coach and develop a passionate brigade of chefs Deliver exceptional food across restaurant dining, weddings, corporate hospitality, private events and seasonal pop-up concepts Assist with the creation and development of seasonal menus using fresh British produce Manage stock, ordering and food cost controls Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen organisation Support the Executive Chef in driving consistency, quality and innovation across all food operations About You Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a quality-led hospitality operation Experience within hotels, premium restaurants, visitor attractions, events or multi-outlet operations Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills Passion for fresh, seasonal food and delivering outstanding guest experiences Calm under pressure with a hands-on, proactive approach Flexible to work 5 days over 7, including weekends and event days What's on Offer £48,000£50,000 salary (dependent on experience) Work within one of Kent's premier hospitality destinations A varied role across restaurant dining, weddings, hospitality, events and multiple food outlets Genuine career progression working alongside an experienced Executive Chef Supportive leadership team with excellent development opportunities If you're an ambitious Senior Sous Chef looking to take the next step in your career within a prestigious, multi-outlet hospitality destination, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now for a confidential conversation. TPBN1_UKCT