Senior Sous Chef - Thoresby Hall

Warner Hotels, Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire

Senior Sous Chef - Thoresby Hall

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Warner Hotels, Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 5 days ago, 16 Aug | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 646a0aafef6f414e94b6feb70bf10e61

Location ref: Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire

Full Job Description

  • Leading the kitchen team alongside the Head Chef, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and exceptional food quality.
  • Taking ownership of key kitchen functions, including menu execution, stock control, and compliance.
  • Supervising, coaching, and developing junior chefs, creating a culture of collaboration and high performance.
  • Driving food safety and hygiene standards, ensuring full compliance with all regulations.
  • Managing inventory, controlling food costs, and contributing to departmental financial targets.
  • Deputising for the Head Chef during absence, maintaining standards and operational continuity.
  • Supporting innovation and continuous improvement in menu development and service delivery.

    A proven leader with experience in high-volume, branded kitchens.
  • Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can balance operational delivery with team development.
  • A chef passionate about quality, consistency, and creating memorable guest experiences.
  • A strong communicator who can challenge and uphold standards while fostering teamwork.
  • What Skills Do I Need?
  • Solid experience in multi-outlet or large-scale kitchen operations.
  • Strong financial acumen, including cost control, stock management, and forecasting.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly to changing requirements.
  • Expertise in food safety, health & safety, and compliance.
  • Excellent leadership skills-recruitment, coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
  • Technical proficiency with kitchen systems (EPOS, stock control, rostering) and confident with MS Excel reporting.
  • Organised, detail-oriented, and capable of building strong relationships across the business.

    Free use of gym and leisure facilities
  • 60% discounted food onsite
  • Pension scheme
  • A fantastic opportunity for career development through externally recognised qualifications in addition to in-house training and development (Degrees and Apprenticeship level)
  • 28 days annual leave per year (Inclusive of Bank Holidays)
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • 20% discount at breaks at Warner, Butlins & Haven + additional discounts during your stays for you and your family
  • Help @ Hand from Unum - including virtual GP, Physiotherapy support, Mental Health sessions
  • Life Assurance
  • Free Car Parking onsite
  • Family Friendly policies
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Aslan: Our Reward & recognition portal includes access to a financial wellbeing platform
  • Access to a discounts platform including a points based discount plan to increase your retail discounts
  • Access your wages on demand through Aslan
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • L&G Care Concierge
  • Glow Getters and Long Service Awards
  • Ready to discover your glow? Be part of something more than a hotel - where your personality shines and your ideas matter.

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/senior-sous-chef-thoresby-hall-127210392