Job Description

Job Ref:

BES6685

Branch:

The Chester Grosvenor

Location:

The Chester Grosvenor, Chester

Salary/Benefits:

Competitive Salary + Tips

Contract type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Shift pattern:

Split shifts over 4 days

Hours per week:

40

Posted date:

05/09/2025

Closing date:

07/12/2025

We are looking for a service-focused and knowledgeable Sous Chef to join our team! Your creativity and culinary techniques will help craft unforgettable dining experiences at one of the city's most prestigious luxury hotels.

About the Role:

As Junior Sous Chef, you will operate as the assistant to the Sous Chef, overseeing and directing all aspects of our talented kitchen. You'll assist a team that delivers exquisite culinary experiences and impressive attention to detail - from a la carte to immersive fine dining.

Desirable Candidate:

Rosetted experience desirable but not a necessity for the right person, paramount is a positive attitude! Ambition both collectively and individually. A healthy appetite to learn, grow and develop. Build on the reputation of the institution that is the Chester Grosvenor and become part of the fabric of our team. Passion for bringing fresh ideas and the drive to push boundaries and new concepts. Delivery of high volume dishes. Great attention to detail and instilling this in others. Ability to inspire and nurture upcoming chefs and apprentices Control costs, manage the finest produce and work with world class suppliers HACCP management

Duties Will Include:

Manage, supervise and participate in the preparation of food for all the Food and Beverage outlets at the hotel ensuring compliance with food safety regulations Ensure food is produced in a timely and efficient manner and meets the highest standards of taste, quality and presentation. Ensure the control of costs and productivity through the establishment of standards of outputs. Keeping the team up to date about departmental, hotel and company activities through daily communications To lead and develop an energetic workforce, having involvement in recruitment, learning and development, team engagement initiatives and all aspects of people management. To ensure the kitchen is clean and that the team all know the correct hygiene standards expected. To ensure the kitchen team follow HACCP and food safety standards. Using the tools and equipment provided. To train and develop the team within the kitchen so that a talent pipeline exists for future progression. Supervising, training and motivating the team to achieve the highest standards.

What we offer:

Work life balance rota On the job training and genuine career progression Christmas Day off! Working with the best ingredients we can get Employee, friends and family discounts at the hotel and UK wide at Bespoke hotels Uniform included as well as uniform laundry Wagestream access for earned wages, as well as fantastic discounts at a host of UK retailers online and on the high street Bonus holidays for length of service Discounted memberships at local gym And many more!

Requirements:

The ideal person will have strong experience, ideally at least 1-2 years in a similar position

Apply now and become part of an accomplished and experienced team.

About Us

The history of Chester and its most famous hotel have been inextricably linked for many decades. Although the existing building dates back to 1865, there has been an inn on this site since the late sixteenth century. Throughout the twentieth century the hotel has earned an enviable reputation for understated elegance, sublime comfort and a relaxed ambience.



The Chester Grosvenor is home to two exciting restaurants, the glamorous two AA Rosette La Brasserie offers all-day casual dining and a beautiful Champagne Bar and our new refined dining restaurant, Arkle, which opened in March 2022 under Executive Chef, Elliot Hill.



For those seeking relaxation or rejuvenation, The Spa at The Chester Grosvenor offers a range of traditional, contemporary and holistic therapies as well as a thermal suite with crystal steam room, salt grotto, sauna, foot baths and relaxation lounge.



The Chester Grosvenor is constantly adapting to meet the changing needs of our guests. We believe our strength lies in our attention to detail and exceptional levels of service. We look forward to welcoming you to The Chester Grosvenor soon.

We truly believe our people are our biggest asset and to reflect that we offer:

Competitive salaries - dependant on experience Access to complimentary Mental Health Wellbeing services 50% off all Bespoke Hotel Stays, 25% off for family and friends 50% off all Food Beverage during Bespoke Hotel Stays A range of local in-house benefits * many more!