All Accor

Global hotel management, franchising, loyalty program

Sous Chef

Culinary & Kitchen ProductionUpdated on Nov 11

Full-timeLong Eaton, Nottingham, UK£28.7k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Experience working in a similar environment.
An NVQ in a kitchen qualification.
Knowledge of HACCP and COSHH.
Knowledge of a busy working kitchen and banqueting operation.
Enthusiasm and passion for food.
Punctuality and reliability.
Self-motivation.

Responsibilities

Maintain control over all aspects of daily kitchen operations and direct the Kitchen Brigade in the Head Chef's absence.
Oversee cuisine preparation and service to ensure adherence to established quality standards and specifications.
Conduct regular inspections of kitchen and food preparation areas to maintain compliance with operational standards.
Control food items issued from the kitchen and manage food cost percentages within budgetary constraints.
Ensure orders are prepared according to specifications, enforce portion control, and investigate and address wastage incidents promptly.
Supervise secure food storage, implement stock rotation procedures, and maintain security protocols.
Inspect delivered goods against documentation and verify their quantity and quality.
Maintain effective communication between the kitchen and hotel departments.
Comply with Health and Safety Act requirements, Food Hygiene Regulations, and company safe working practices.
Wear appropriate protective clothing provided or recommended by the company.
Promptly report defects in building infrastructure or equipment according to hotel procedures.

Job Description

**Responsibilities**

As Sous Chef, you will assume full operational authority over the kitchen and Kitchen Brigade in the Head Chef's absence, with the following critical responsibilities:

**Kitchen Operations & Leadership**: Maintain absolute control over all aspects of daily kitchen operations and direct the Kitchen Brigade with authority and professionalism.
**Food Quality & Standards**: Oversee the preparation and service of all cuisine to ensure strict adherence to established quality standards and specifications.
**Facility Inspections**: Conduct regular and thorough inspections of kitchen and food preparation areas to maintain compliance with operational standards.
**Food Cost Management**: Exercise rigorous control over all food items issued from the kitchen and actively manage food cost percentages within budgetary constraints.
**Order Accuracy & Portion Control**: Guarantee that all orders are prepared precisely according to specifications and enforce strict portion control protocols, investigating and addressing wastage incidents immediately.
**Inventory & Storage Management**: Supervise the secure storage of all food items, implementing correct stock rotation procedures and maintaining maximum security protocols at all times.
**Goods Receiving & Verification**: Inspect all delivered goods against documentation, verifying both quantity and quality to maintain cost efficiency and standards.
**Interdepartmental Communication**: Foster and maintain effective communication channels between the kitchen and all hotel departments to ensure seamless operations.
**Health, Safety & Compliance**: Demonstrate comprehensive awareness of and strict compliance with Health and Safety Act requirements, Food Hygiene Regulations, and all company-mandated safe working practices.
**Protective Standards**: Wear all appropriate protective clothing as provided or recommended by the company.
**Facility Maintenance Reporting**: Report any defects in building infrastructure or equipment promptly according to established hotel procedures.

Qualifications

Worked in a similar environment NVQ in a kitchen qualification HACCP and COSHH Demonstrate knowledge of a busy working kitchen and Banqueting operation

Additional Information

Must have enthusiasm and passion for food Must be punctual and reliable Be self-motivated

Compensation: N/A to 28704 (GBP) (YEARLY)

About the Company

All Accor

Global hotel management, franchising, loyalty program

Accor is a global hospitality group with a wide range of hotel brands spanning economy to luxury. It earns revenue from room bookings, food and beverage services, and management fees from franchised properties, while providing hotel management and franchising services to partners. The company runs a loyalty program, A Club, to keep guests returning, and expands its capabilities through acquisitions like Adoria and a stake in Squarebreak to broaden its offerings. Its goal is to grow its footprint and deliver consistent, responsible guest experiences worldwide by leveraging global expertise and local know‑how, with a strong focus on sustainability.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
Founded: 1967

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