Job Description

Sous Chef

Make every stay special with Daish’s Holidays

Are you an experienced chef looking for your next challenge and the opportunity to develop your career? If you want career progression, training and stable, year-round employment, Daish’s Holidays could be the perfect fit for you.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and talented Sous Chef to support our Head Chefs and kitchen teams in delivering great-quality food for our guests.

All-year-round employment | Fantastic employee benefits | Daish’s Training Academy

What will you be doing?

As a Sous Chef, you'll play an important role in supporting the Head Chef and helping to lead the kitchen team. You'll be responsible for preparing and delivering good-quality meals for up to 150 guests, with breakfast and dinner services delivered within our efficient 45-minute service window.

Our kitchens operate slightly differently to a traditional restaurant. Guests generally choose from set menus and meals are prepared in advance, meaning there is no traditional cook-to-order service. Preparation, organisation and teamwork are key to success.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Producing high-quality food as directed by the Head Chef and independently preparing dishes where required.
• Supporting the Head Chef in the smooth running of the kitchen and food service.
• Helping to implement menus and contribute to new and existing menu creations.
• Ensuring consistency, quality and presentation across all meals served to our guests.
• Supporting and training new members of the kitchen team.
• Working with the Head Chef to ensure all kitchen equipment is maintained and ready for service.
• Assisting with daily stock replenishment and monthly stocktaking when required.
• Supporting the Head Chef with food cost control and effective stock management.
• Maintaining required food safety records.
• Ensuring food is prepared, stored and served in accordance with food safety legislation and company procedures.
• Following company Health & Safety and food hygiene procedures at all times.
• Supporting the team during busy services and maintaining high standards while working under pressure.
• Helping to maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment.
• Working as part of a team to deliver the standards and values expected across Daish’s Hotels.

What are we looking for?

We're looking for an experienced chef who is confident working in a busy commercial kitchen and is ready to take the next step in their career.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Experienced working in a commercial kitchen environment.
• Enthusiastic, confident and competent.
• Passionate about producing good-quality food.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Confident supporting and training other kitchen team members.
• Able to multitask and maintain performance and quality when working under pressure.
• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Committed to high standards of food safety, hygiene and Health & Safety.
• Interested in developing their culinary skills and knowledge.
• A positive role model who supports the values of Daish’s.
• Flexible and able to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Experience working within a coaching hotel or similar high-volume hospitality operation would be desirable, but is not essential.

Why join Daish’s?

At Daish’s, we believe that our people are just as important as our guests. That's why we offer more than just a job.

When you join us, you'll benefit from:

• Stable, all-year-round employment – we don't close for the winter.
• Career progression opportunities across our hotels and wider business.
• Access to the Daish’s Training Academy to support your development.
• £100 refer-a-friend bonus, shared between you and your friend.
• An extra paid day off for your birthday.
• Access to mental wellbeing and financial support to help you when you need it.
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive working environment.
• Staff, Friends & Family Holiday Discount – enjoy a Daish’s holiday from just £105 for you, your family and friends, including accommodation, breakfast, dinner, coach travel and entertainment.

The role includes evenings, weekends and bank holidays, so flexibility is important.

About Daish’s Holidays

We are an established, family-run holiday company with over 45 years of experience creating memorable holidays for our guests.

Today, we operate 11 hotels across 9 locations throughout the UK, alongside our own fleet of luxury coaches. While we continue to grow and look towards an exciting future, our family values remain at the heart of everything we do.

Clean & Comfortable Accommodation | Good Food | Great Entertainment | Friendly Service

These values are what make a Daish’s holiday special. We pride ourselves on providing great-value holidays for all ages, whether our guests are looking for a relaxing break, fantastic entertainment, delicious food or the chance to explore some of the UK's most wonderful destinations.

Our commitment to great holidays and outstanding customer service has been recognised through a number of industry awards, including Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards and Group Travel & Leisure Awards.

With more than four decades of experience behind us, we’re proud of our heritage as a family company – but we're always looking towards the future.

If you're an experienced chef looking to develop your skills, progress your career and become part of a supportive kitchen team, we'd love to hear from you.

Come and join the Daish’s family and help us make every stay special!