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