Hotel Sous Chef

Hotel Sous ChefLocation: Outskirts of East GrinsteadSalary: Up to £40,000 depending on experienceContract: PermanentLive-in accommodation availableLloyd Recruitment Services is currently recruiting for an experienced Hotel Sous Chef to join a professional kitchen team based on the outskirts of East Grinstead. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented Sous Chef with hotel, events, or large-scale catering experience to join a well-established hospitality environment. Working closely with the Head Chef, you will support the day-to-day running of the kitchen, maintaining exceptional food quality, hygiene standards, and guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Support the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations and team supervision.
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• Assist with menu preparation, food production, and maintaining high-quality standards.
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• Manage stock control, food costs, portion control, and minimise waste.
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• Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP, and health & safety standards.
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• Support kitchen training and team development.
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• Maintain excellent standards across all food service operations.
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About You:

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• Previous experience as a Sous Chef within a hotel, events, or large-scale catering environment.
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• Alternatively, strong Senior Chef de Partie experience looking for the next step.
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• Level 2 Food Safety in Catering qualification preferred.
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• Excellent leadership, organisation, and communication skills.
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• Passionate about delivering high-quality food and service.
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Benefits:

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• Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience.
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• Live-in accommodation available.
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• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
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• Company pension and life assurance schemes.
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• Free onsite parking.
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• Cycle to work scheme.
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• Employee Health Cash Plan.
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• Discounts and employee benefits.
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• Two annual membership badges following successful completion of probation.
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This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious chef to join a supportive team within a respected hospitality operation.

Extra Information:

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• Refer a friend and earn up to £500 (see website for details).
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• Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don't hear from us within 5 days, please assume you have not been successful.
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• By applying, you accept Lloyd Recruitment Services' Privacy and GDPR Policy (see website).
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Lloyd Recruitment Services acts as an employment agency for this vacancy and is an equal opportunity employer.