Senior Sous Chef
Salary: £15.50 per hour
Hours: 40-hour contract + paid overtime
Location: Maidstone
Benefits;
Complimentary full leisure club membership for you and a family member
Discounts and cashback offers on many High Street Brands
Employee Discount on overnight stays across group
50% discount on Food and Drink purchased on or off shift across group
Exciting training platform
A range of Well-being and Healthcare benefits
Financial wellbeing support via Salary Finance
Employee Assistance Programme
Birthday off
Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
Excellent Reward and Recognition Incentive schemes
Anniversary rewards for key milestones of service
Career progression and development opportunities.
Plus many more benefits
We are looking for an ambitious and talented Hotel Senior Sous Chef to join our kitchen team at a hotel in Maidstone, Kent.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Sous Chef who is looking to take the next step towards becoming a Head Chef. We are seeking someone who is passionate about food, committed to high standards, and eager to develop their career within a supportive and growing business. The hotel has restaurant and function business.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
Lead and motivate the kitchen team to deliver consistently high standards.
Train, mentor, and develop junior and less experienced chefs.
Maintain food quality, presentation, and consistency across all services.
Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards.
Manage kitchen operations effectively in the Head Chef's absence.
Assist with stock control, ordering, and minimising waste.
What We're Looking For
Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a busy kitchen.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Calm and organised under pressure.
Passion for developing and coaching other chefs.
Strong understanding of kitchen management and food safety procedures.
Ambitious, career-driven, and ready to progress towards a Head Chef role.
If your looking for a new Senior sous chef role in Kent, please apply today.
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