Sous chef
Cheshire
£39,000
Benefits
Brand-new state-of-the-art kitchen with complete, top-of-the-line equipment and kit
Work closely with a driven, passionate, and extremely professional Executive Chef
Tronc
Free onsite parking
Free uniform – full chef whites
Group exclusive discounts, including:
Hotel, spa, and golf discounts within the group
Friends & family rates across a global collection of luxury hotels
20% discount on food and beverage in on-site restaurants
Colleague restaurant
Competitive pension scheme
28 days holiday including public holidays
1–5 days service awards based on length of service
Ongoing training and uncapped career development opportunities
A genuinely unique culture and the chance to work with a team of extraordinary people
Key Accountabilities
Support the Head Chef and Executive Chef in the smooth running of daily kitchen operations
Supervise kitchen service to ensure exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation
Coordinate kitchen service with Food & Beverage departments
Deputise for the Head Chef or Executive Chef when required
Ensure all kitchen operations run efficiently and effectively
Support the leadership, motivation, and development of the kitchen brigade
Assist with rotas, payroll, and holiday planning
Help manage staff queries and people-related matters
Support departmental inductions and onboarding of new team members
Assist in delivering training and development programmes
Mentor and develop junior chefs
Assist in maintaining food costs, GP, and effective stock control
Ensure mise en place and service standards are consistently met
Promote quality and consistency across all food outlets
Minimise waste and support cost-control initiatives
Work actively on the pass and in food production as required
Support delivery of exceptional food across restaurants, banqueting, room service, and colleague dining
Ensure room service food is delivered to the highest standards of quality and temperature
Assist in overseeing colleague dining to ensure food is varied, nutritious, and well balanced
Consistently strive to exceed guest expectations
Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP regulations
Maintain high standards of health & safety across all kitchen areas
Report accidents, defects, or hazards in line with hotel procedures
Attend and complete all mandatory health & safety training
Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef within a luxury hotel or 5-star kitchen
Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills
Passion for quality ingredients and refined cuisine
Highly organised with excellent time management skills
Ability to work under pressure while maintaining exceptional standards
(NVQ Level 3 or equivalent preferred)
Mint People: Flexible Hospitality Staffing That Just Works.
At Mint People, we provide fully trained, highly presentable, and dependable staff to the hospitality, leisure, and events industries. Whether it’s one bartender for a last-minute shift or 150 staff for a stadium event, we’re trusted by some of the UK’s best hotels, venues, and operators to deliver quality people – fast.
With over 10 years’ experience, we’ve become known as one of the most reliable and forward-thinking staffing partners in the North – and beyond. From front-of-house professionals to kitchen porters, housekeepers to event managers, our people are trained in-house through our 5-star onboarding and briefing programme to ensure they’re ready to hit the ground running.
Our clients come back year after year because we understand how unpredictable hospitality can be – and we’re built to flex with it. We’re proud to work with national hotel groups, global event brands, leading caterers and independent operators, offering:
• Fast, flexible staffing solutions – no long contracts or tie-ins
• Fully trained, presentable and prepared people
• Front and back of house cover – including chefs, kitchen teams, bar staff, waiters, housekeepers and more
• Festival and stadium-scale team deployment
• National reach with local knowledge
• On-site support and account management
Our quality promise? We only send people we’d trust to represent our own brand – because they are our brand.
If you need staffing support that’s consistent, stress-free and built around you – you’re in the right place.
Mint People – We've got you covered.
