Sous Chef

Are you a passionate and experienced chef ready to take the next step in your culinary career?
We are looking for a talented Sous Chef to join the team at The Grill, one of the Celtic Manor Resort's most popular dining destinations. Renowned for exceptional food, outstanding service and a vibrant dining experience, The Grill offers the perfect environment for a chef who thrives in a fast-paced, high-quality kitchen.
As Sous Chef, you'll play a key role in supporting the leadership of the kitchen team, maintaining exceptional food standards and helping to deliver memorable experiences for our guests every day.

What You'll Be Doing
Implementing our "Yes, We Can" philosophy, you will:
Support the day-to-day management of a busy kitchen operation
Lead, motivate and develop a team of chefs and kitchen staff
Order food items and ensure stock is received, checked and stored correctly
Work closely with Restaurant and Banqueting Managers to ensure smooth service delivery
Help manage food costs, menu planning and kitchen efficiency
Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and HACCP compliance
Monitor food quality and presentation to ensure consistency and excellence
Minimise waste and promote sustainable working practices
Gather feedback from guests and colleagues to continually improve the dining experience

Our ideal candidate will have:
NVQ Level 3 in Professional Cookery or equivalent qualification
A strong understanding of menu planning and menu costing
Excellent knowledge of HACCP procedures and food safety standards
A minimum of three years' experience within a 4 or 5-star hotel or reputable restaurant environment, ideally with at least one AA Rosette
Previous experience leading and developing a team of five or more kitchen team members
Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification
Strong organisational skills and the ability to perform under pressure
A passion for delivering exceptional food and guest experiences

Why Join The Celtic Collection?
As one of our Hospitality Heroes, you'll enjoy a range of fantastic benefits including:
Access to career development and training opportunities from day one
Discounts across our hotels, restaurants and bars
Discounted leisure club membership
Free virtual GP service
24/7 wellbeing helpline
NEST pension scheme
Social Club and colleague events
Staff recognition and appreciation programmes
Monthly and annual awards celebrating outstanding performance

Grow With Us
At The Celtic Collection, we want every colleague to feel:
Equipped, trained and supported to do the best job they can
Proud to be part of our team and happy to recommend us to others
Included within a friendly, positive and supportive environment
Encouraged to learn, develop and progress their career
Recognised and appreciated for their contribution
Valued for their ideas and empowered to make a difference
Connected to our vision and able to contribute to our success every day

About The Celtic Collection
The Celtic Collection is a prestigious portfolio of unique hotels and venues, including the world-famous Celtic Manor Resort. From luxury hospitality and award-winning dining to outstanding events and leisure experiences, we are passionate about creating unforgettable moments for our guests while providing rewarding careers for our colleagues.