Sous Chef

Sous Chef | The Malvern Hills Hotel

Location: Malvern, Worcestershire

Rate: £17.00 per hour + Gratuities

Contract: Full-Time

Are you a talented Junior Sous looking to step up, or an experienced Sous Chef seeking a stunning new backdrop for your craft?

Nestled in the heart of the iconic Malvern Hills, our hotel is more than just a place to stay—it’s a destination for food lovers. We pride ourselves on serving seasonal, locally sourced British cuisine in a fast-paced, high-standard environment. We are looking for a Sous Chef who is as passionate about great ingredients as they are about leading a kitchen team to success.

The Role

As our Sous Chef, you will be the right hand to our Head Chef, ensuring the kitchen runs like a well-oiled machine. Your day-to-day will involve:

• Leading the Line: Taking full charge of the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Menu Innovation: Contributing to seasonal menu changes and daily specials.
• Quality Control: Ensuring every plate that leaves the pass meets our high standards for presentation and flavour.
• Mentorship: Training and developing our CDP and Commis Chef talent.
• Operations: Managing stock control, wastage, and maintaining gold-standard health and safety (HACCP) records.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: A proven track record in a high-volume, fresh-food environment.
• Leadership: A calm head under pressure and a "lead by example" attitude.
• Skill: Exceptional knife skills and a deep understanding of modern and classic cooking techniques.
• Reliability: Someone who takes pride in their workspace and respects the equipment and the team.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay: £17.00 per hour with a transparent share of service charge.
• Work-Life Balance: We strive for sensible shifts to ensure you don’t burn out.
• Stunning Location: Work in one of the most beautiful areas of the UK.
• Growth: Real opportunities for career progression within the hotel.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Malvern WR13 6DW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Chef: 5 years (required)
• Kitchen: 6 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person