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We have an exciting opportunity for aSenior Sous Chefto join our team at Warner Hotels. This is a pivotal leadership role where youll support the Head Chef in driving culinary excellence and operational success across a busy, multi-outlet environment.
- 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.
- 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 skillsrecruitment, 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.
The benefits of working with us
- Potential live-in available
- Free use of gym and leisure facilities
- Free or 60% discounted food onsite
- Access to numerous discounts and offers with many national brands and retailers.
- A real opportunity for career development through externally recognised qualifications in addition to in-house training and development (Degree and Apprenticeship level)
- 20% discount for you, your family & friends across our Bourne Leisure brands; Warner Hotels and Haven Holidays (including further discounted breaks within Warner for you, your family, and friends to use)
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require, including whether a role can be part-time or a job-share.
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