Full job descriptionSous Chef (8739)
Location: Near Reigate, Surrey
Salary: £33 – 36K DOE
Job Type: Full time, permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week, shift working pattern 5 days over 7.


Jade Recruitment is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and respected hotel in the Reigate area for an experienced Sous Chef to join their team on a permanent full-time basis.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy, high-quality hotel with approximately 50 bedrooms, catering to weddings, events, and conferences. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role within the kitchen, supporting the Head Chef and helping drive both standards and profitability.


Key Responsibilities:
*Support the Head Chef in the overall management of the kitchen operation, including accountability for food GP and P&L performance
*Achieve gross profit targets through effective stock control, portion management, costing, and minimising waste
*Lead and inspire the kitchen team in the absence of the Head Chef, ensuring consistently high standards of food preparation and presentation
*Maintain a safe, clean, and efficient kitchen environment in line with food hygiene regulations
*Liaise with approved suppliers to ensure quality ingredients are sourced at competitive prices
*Contribute to menu development, including creating dishes, writing specifications, and implementing new ideas
*Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and training of new kitchen team members
*Deliver training sessions, cook-offs, and briefing materials for both kitchen and front-of-house teams
*Ensure all dishes meet the venue’s high standards for quality and presentation


About You:
*Proven experience as a Sous Chef within a high-quality hotel environment
*Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team
*Commercially aware with a good understanding of kitchen financials
*Passionate about food, creativity, and delivering exceptional guest experiences
*Organised, proactive, and able to perform well under pressure


If you are a driven and passionate Sous Chef looking for your next challenge in a thriving events-led environment, we would love to hear from you.
We do receive a significant number of applications. If you have not been contacted by a member of our team within 10 days of your application, please note that on this occasion you have not be shortlisted for the position. If you are ever in doubt about this, please call our team.
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Jade Recruitment Limited are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer.