Sous Chef

The Club Hotel is seeking a motivated Sous Chef & Commis Chef .

As Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef in leading kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and creativity. This is a hands-on role that requires strong leadership and excellent organisation.

Key Responsibilities Sous Chef:

• Support the Head Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations
• Lead, train and inspire the kitchen team, fostering a positive and collaborative culture.

• Monitor and maintain inventory levels, ordering stock as required while controlling food and labour costs.

• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are met at all times

• Contribute to menu planning, seasonal updates and creative specials that align with The Club Hotels culinary vision.
• Coordinate with the front-of-house team to ensure seamless service

About You:

• Experienced in a similar role within a premium or high-volume restaurant environment.
• Skilled in managing and motivating a kitchen team.
• Organised, calm under pressure, and able to balance creativity with consistency.

As Commis Chef, you will support the team in kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality & consistency. This is a hands-on role that requires knowledge of Commercial cookery.

Key responsibilities Commis Chef :

• Assist in food preparation (chopping, basic cooking, sauce making)
• Prepare mise en place for your assigned section
• Ability to operate each section of the kitchen Fryer, Larder, Pass, Pans & Grill
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen (workstation, equipment, fridges)
• Organised & calm under pressure
• Follow food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP)
• Receive and store deliveries correctly
• Help with stock rotation and inventory
• Support other sections when needed

Requirements:

• Certificate 3 in commercial cookery.
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Flexible availability (evenings, weekends, holidays).