Sous Chef

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Exciting opportunity for a Sous Chef at the Novotel Wolverhampton, part of the Accor network, full-time in the city centre. You will report to the Head Chef, run a busy kitchen, and coordinate with front of house to ensure smooth service, with flexibility for peak shifts. Core duties include delivering high quality dishes, managing orders to protect menu availability and minimise waste, daily HACCP monitoring, maintaining health and safety, and mentoring a small kitchen team. Requirements: Level 2 or 3 Food Safety, proven Sous Chef or senior CDP experience in a hotel or busy kitchen, strong leadership and communication. Apply with a CV showing leadership, cost control, HACCP success, UK work eligibility, and a passion for quality.

Company Description

The Novotel Wolverhampton is a modern 132 room hotel in the city centre, just a short walk from Wolverhampton train centre and excellent road links via the M6 and M54. With 8 meeting and function rooms catering for 150.

We are a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. 

Fairview Hotels can offer the following benefits:

Free parking, Uniform, Meal whilst on duty

Two Bonus breaks each year following the successful passing of our probation period.

Job Description

As Sous Chef, you will report to the Head Chef, ensuring seamless kitchen operations, integrating with the front of house team to ensure smooth service. Deputise in the absence of the Head Chef.

Straight shifts with flexilbilty to cover the business needs.

Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure that every dish in prepared and executed to the highest standards.
• Food ordering to ensure full menu availability and minimum wastage
• Daily due diligence with HACCP procedures
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations to exceed our external audits
• Train and mentor kitchen staff to maintain high food standards.

Qualifications

Level 2 or 3 Food Safety
• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP in a busy kitchen environment, ideally hotel based
• Strong culinary skills and a passion for quality.
• Leadership abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to guide a small kitchen team

Additional Information

You must be eligible and be able to prove your eligibility to work within the UK
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.