Guildford
Sous Chef - Hotel & Events Venue Location: Lingfield, Surrey Job Type: Permanent Hours: 45 hours per week, 5 days out of 7, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required. The Opportunity We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established hotel and events venue for an experienced and enthusiastic Sous Chef to join their kitchen team. Working closely with the Head Chef, you will play a key role in the day-to-day management of kitchen operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality food across multiple dining outlets, events, banqueting functions, and hospitality services. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented chef looking to take the next step in their career within a fast-paced and diverse hospitality environment. Key Responsibilities • Support the Head Chef in the smooth running of all kitchen operations., • Maintain exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency standards., • Assist with menu planning and development, ensuring dishes reflect current food trends and customer expectations., • Control food costs, stock levels, waste, and portion sizes to achieve budgetary targets., • Assist with purchasing and supplier management within agreed budgets., • Conduct and support stock takes and inventory management., • Ensure all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards are consistently met., • Monitor food production from preparation through to service, maintaining quality control at every stage., • Support the delivery of banqueting, events, restaurant, and hospitality services., • Lead, motivate, and develop kitchen team members through training and coaching., • Assist with staff scheduling and workload planning to meet business demands., • Foster strong communication and collaboration between the kitchen and other departments., • Contribute to maintaining a positive working environment focused on guest satisfaction and operational excellence., • Support audits, inspections, and compliance processes as required. About You We are looking for a passionate and organised chef with strong leadership skills and a commitment to delivering exceptional culinary experiences. Essential Requirements • Previous experience as a Sous Chef, or a strong Senior Chef de Partie ready to step up., • Level 2 Food Safety qualification (or equivalent)., • Strong understanding of food hygiene, HACCP, and health & safety regulations., • Excellent communication and team leadership skills., • Ability to work effectively under pressure in a busy kitchen environment., • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail., • Passion for food, quality, and continuous improvement. Desirable • Experience within a hotel, multi-outlet, or high-volume hospitality environment., • Banqueting and events catering experience., • Experience managing stock control, food costing, and kitchen budgets. What's on Offer? • Permanent full-time position., • Opportunity to work within a prestigious hospitality and events environment., • Career development and training opportunities., • Supportive team culture., • Competitive salary and benefits package. If you're an ambitious Sous Chef looking for a new challenge in a dynamic hospitality setting, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more. Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people. JBRP1_UKTJ