Franchise Hotel - Sous Chef

About Us Starting with a warm, inviting welcome for all guests, whether travelling on business or for fun, enjoying a one night stay, or relaxing for a week. At Holiday Inn we thrive on making our guests stays brighter, helping them create memories that will last a lifetime. We should know, we've been on our journey since 1952. So if you can help our guests enjoy the brighter side of travel, we'd love to give you a warm welcome to the Holiday Inn family.Your day to day We believe every plate tells a story. So, we're searching for a Sous Chef with a palate for serving up truly memorable dishes. Behind the scenes, you'll ensure quality, maintain high standards and keep the kitchen running smoothly.Every day is different, but you'll mostly be:• Making every single meal a feast for the eyes and treat for the tastebuds• Directing daily kitchen activities as well as coaching and developing a team capable of catering to more than 500 people• Encouraging and addressing guest feedback• Helping our Food and Beverage Director plan events• Working closely with the finance team to forecast, plan and budget Creating exciting menus which meet our guests expectations You must have complete knowledge and good working practices of food safety, HACCP and COSHH as you will be responsible for the procedures in place. What we need from you At least level 3 food hygiene training 5 years' experience as a chef At least one year in a Sous Chef position or supervisory capacity, or equivalent combination of education and culinary/kitchen operations experience Passionate about excellence in food based on guest feedback What we offer We welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate differences and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. So, join us and you'll become part of our hotel family.Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.