Sous Chef Job
Location: Hereford
Salary: £34,000 – £36,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Hotel Rating: 4-Star Hotel
Accommodation: Live-in available
Are you an experienced Sous Chef looking to join a professional kitchen focused on fresh food and quality service? We’re recruiting for a Sous Chef to support a high-performing brigade at a 4-star hotel in Hereford, offering a great work-life balance with early finishes, structured hours, and live-in accommodation available.
About Us
Our 4-star hotel in the heart of Hereford is well regarded for its fresh, seasonal menus and consistent delivery. With a kitchen team of over 30 chefs, we serve 200–400 covers each day across multiple dining areas. The last customer sitting is at 8pm, meaning most evening shifts finish by 9:00–9:30pm, helping maintain a better balance between work and life.
What We Offer
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Salary: £34,000 – £36,000 per annum
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Hours: 40 hours per week
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Shift Pattern: Evenings typically finish by 9:00–9:30pm
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Meals on Duty: Freshly prepared meals provided during shift
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Live-in accommodation available
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Kitchen Environment: Work alongside a large team of 30+ chefs in a fresh food, high-volume setting
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Structured Schedules: No late service – last sitting at 8pm
Key Responsibilities
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Support the Head Chef in running daily kitchen operations
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Lead service and manage junior chefs across sections
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Maintain hygiene and health & safety standards at all times
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Assist with stock management and food cost control
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Ensure consistency and quality across every dish leaving the kitchen
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Contribute to seasonal menu development and kitchen efficiency
Requirements
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Experience as a Sous Chef in a fresh food, high-volume kitchen
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Strong leadership and team development skills
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A hands-on approach with attention to detail
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Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays
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Driving licence and access to own transport highly desirable due to rural location
