Sous Chef (Doncaster Area)

Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum
Full Time | Permanent

Treo Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of an expanding and progressive hotel for an experienced Sous Chef.

Are you an experienced Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef or ambitious Chef de Partie ready to take the next step in your culinary career?

Do you enjoy leading from the front, developing others and delivering exceptional food in a fast-paced hospitality environment?

If you’re passionate about high-quality food, thrive under pressure and want to be part of an ambitious kitchen team, we’d love to hear from you.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding hotel that continues to invest in its people, facilities and guest experience. Working alongside an experienced Executive Chef and Head Chef, you’ll play a key role in leading the kitchen team while delivering exceptional food across restaurant service, weddings, conferences and events.

The Opportunity

As Sous Chef, you’ll support the day-to-day management of the kitchen, ensuring every service runs smoothly while maintaining exceptional food quality and presentation.

You’ll lead by example, inspire the kitchen brigade and help drive standards across all areas of the operation, with opportunities to contribute to menu development, team training and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

You’ll be responsible for:

• Supporting the Head Chef and Executive Chef with the day-to-day management of the kitchen
• Leading and motivating the kitchen brigade during busy service periods
• Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to consistently high standards
• Taking responsibility for kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef
• Assisting with seasonal menu planning and recipe development
• Maintaining effective food cost controls, portion management and waste reduction
• Monitoring stock levels, placing orders and supporting supplier management
• Ensuring the kitchen operates in line with food safety, HACCP, allergen and Health & Safety legislation
• Supporting the preparation of kitchen rotas and staffing levels
• Coaching, mentoring and developing junior chefs
• Ensuring excellent kitchen organisation, cleanliness and preparation before every service
• Working closely with the front-of-house and wider hotel teams to deliver outstanding guest experiences
• Driving a positive, professional and collaborative kitchen culture

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef, Senior Chef de Partie or within a similar leadership role
• Is confident leading a kitchen team and managing busy service periods
• Has experience within hotels, restaurants, banqueting or high-quality hospitality venues
• Is passionate about producing consistently high-quality food
• Enjoys developing and supporting junior chefs
• Has strong organisational, communication and leadership skills
• Understands food cost management, stock control and waste reduction
• Has excellent knowledge of food hygiene, HACCP, allergen legislation and Health & Safety
• Remains calm, organised and solutions-focused under pressure
• Is flexible to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required

What’s on Offer?

• Salary of up to £34,000 per annum, depending on experience
• A leadership role within an expanding and ambitious hotel
• Support and mentoring from an experienced Executive Chef and Head Chef
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development
• The chance to influence menu development and kitchen standards
• Experience delivering restaurant dining, weddings, conferences, banqueting and large-scale events
• A supportive, professional and forward-thinking kitchen environment

Why Apply?

This is an outstanding opportunity for a talented chef looking to take the next step in their career within a quality hotel environment.

You’ll join a business that values leadership, creativity and teamwork, where you’ll have the opportunity to shape kitchen standards, mentor others and continue developing your own career.

Whether you’re an experienced Sous Chef seeking a fresh challenge or a Senior Chef de Partie ready to step into your first Sous Chef role, this position offers the perfect platform to grow.

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Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Sous Chef: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Hygiene Certificate (required)

Work Location: In person