Senior Sous Chef
| Posting date: | 19 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 July 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hilton Birmingham Metropole |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HOT0BP66 |
Summary
WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UK’s #1 GREAT PLACE TO WORK 2025, AS VOTED BY OUR TEAM MEMBERS! - No two days or two hotels are the same, but our spirit and passion for hospitality always brings all our teams together to create a culture of inclusiveness, positivity and drive to achieve our common goal. “To share the light and warmth of hospitality”. With amazing training, resources and support from both managers and colleagues, there is always an opportunity to develop and grow.
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Sous Chef in the larder kitchen of the Hilton Birmingham Metropole.
Competitive Salary plus service charge
A WORLD OF REWARDS
Smart uniform provided and laundered
Free, healthy and high quality meals when on duty
Grow your Career !
Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career
A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes – Find out what and how we are doing (https://cr.hilton.com)
Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)
Team Member Referral Program
Discounted dental and health cover
High street discounts: with Perks at Work
Free car park
Subsidised Taxi between 12am and 7am
Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
Guest Experience Day: 1 night stay with breakfast and dinner
Modern and inclusive Team Member’s areas
WHAT'S THE JOB?
A Senior Sous Chef, will work closely with the Executive Chef to manage aspects of the larder kitchen to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. A Senior Sous Chef will also be required to manage food provisions, assist with guest queries, and control costs.
WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
Manage all aspects of the larder kitchen including operational, quality and administrative functions
Manage the provision of food to Food and Beverage outlets and taking action where necessary to ensure compliance with current legislation
Assist in positive outcomes from guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
Ensure food stuffs are of a good quality and stored correctly
Contribute to menu creation by responding and incorporating Guest feedback
Ensure the consistent production of high quality food through all hotel food outlets
Manage customer relations when necessary, in the absence of the Executive Chef
Ensure resources support the business needs through the effective management of working rotations
Support brand standards through the training and assessment of the Team
Manage the kitchen brigade effectively to ensure a well-organized, motivated Team
Control costs without compromising standards, improving gross profit margins and other departmental and financial targets
Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships
Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation
Report maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues
Be environmentally aware
Qualifications - External
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We would welcome applications from friendly, hard-working and adaptable individuals. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:
Relevant qualifications for this role
Excellent planning and organizing skills
Ability multi-task and meet deadlines
Strong supervisory skills
A current, valid, and relevant trade qualification (proof may be required)
A creative approach to the production of food
Positive attitude
Good communication skills
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to work on own or in teams
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
Previous kitchen experience in similar role
Passion for producing high quality food
Knowledge of current food trends
Proficiency with computers and computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
EVERY JOB MAKES THE STAY.
At Hilton, It Matters Where You Stay, but The Stay is only one side of the story. We know it takes hundreds of jobs to create unforgettable experiences for our guests – and behind every job, there’s an extraordinary person working to make each Stay magical. That’s why at Hilton, Every Job Makes the Stay.
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Sous Chef in the larder kitchen of the Hilton Birmingham Metropole.
Competitive Salary plus service charge
A WORLD OF REWARDS
Smart uniform provided and laundered
Free, healthy and high quality meals when on duty
Grow your Career !
Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career
A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes – Find out what and how we are doing (https://cr.hilton.com)
Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)
Team Member Referral Program
Discounted dental and health cover
High street discounts: with Perks at Work
Free car park
Subsidised Taxi between 12am and 7am
Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
Guest Experience Day: 1 night stay with breakfast and dinner
Modern and inclusive Team Member’s areas
WHAT'S THE JOB?
A Senior Sous Chef, will work closely with the Executive Chef to manage aspects of the larder kitchen to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. A Senior Sous Chef will also be required to manage food provisions, assist with guest queries, and control costs.
WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
Manage all aspects of the larder kitchen including operational, quality and administrative functions
Manage the provision of food to Food and Beverage outlets and taking action where necessary to ensure compliance with current legislation
Assist in positive outcomes from guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
Ensure food stuffs are of a good quality and stored correctly
Contribute to menu creation by responding and incorporating Guest feedback
Ensure the consistent production of high quality food through all hotel food outlets
Manage customer relations when necessary, in the absence of the Executive Chef
Ensure resources support the business needs through the effective management of working rotations
Support brand standards through the training and assessment of the Team
Manage the kitchen brigade effectively to ensure a well-organized, motivated Team
Control costs without compromising standards, improving gross profit margins and other departmental and financial targets
Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships
Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation
Report maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues
Be environmentally aware
Qualifications - External
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We would welcome applications from friendly, hard-working and adaptable individuals. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:
Relevant qualifications for this role
Excellent planning and organizing skills
Ability multi-task and meet deadlines
Strong supervisory skills
A current, valid, and relevant trade qualification (proof may be required)
A creative approach to the production of food
Positive attitude
Good communication skills
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to work on own or in teams
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
Previous kitchen experience in similar role
Passion for producing high quality food
Knowledge of current food trends
Proficiency with computers and computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
EVERY JOB MAKES THE STAY.
At Hilton, It Matters Where You Stay, but The Stay is only one side of the story. We know it takes hundreds of jobs to create unforgettable experiences for our guests – and behind every job, there’s an extraordinary person working to make each Stay magical. That’s why at Hilton, Every Job Makes the Stay.