Job Description

Job Ref:

BES6610

Branch:

The Imperial Exmouth Hotel

Location:

The Imperial Exmouth Hotel, Exmouth

Salary/Benefits:

Competitive Salary

Contract type:

Casual

Hours:

Full Time

Hours per week:

40

Posted date:

09/08/2025

Closing date:

11/09/2025

We currently have an amazing opportunity to join the team as Sous Chef.





Bespoke Benefits... What's in it for you?



At Bespoke Hotels, our people are our biggest asset. We focus on engagement and individual development, working with natural strengths and supporting education from a commercial perspective. We create pathways so our people know the direction their careers will head.



We believe that great hospitality can only be delivered by a happy, motivated and engaged team; so this is at the heart of our culture and of our 'Be-Attitude' values.



We are proud to provide equal opportunities for our team members, encouraging inclusive and creative culture, providing long-term careers, supporting community and assisting in environmental matters.



At Bespoke, we ensure meaningful relationships with our colleagues, guests and third-party suppliers, positively celebrating diversity and inclusion within our teams, encouraging collaboration and creativity.



We offer competitive salaries, incentives, ample scope for personal development and discounted hotel stays for you, your family, and friends.





Requirements:



The ideal person will have strong experience, ideally at least 1-2 years in a similar position and will have the ability to deliver great service to our guests.



We are looking for someone who is passionate about hospitality, that is reliable and willing to learn as part of this growing team.





Duties will include:



You are required to ensure that the preparation and presentation of the food is of a high standard, and complies with food safety regulations.

supervising, training and motivating the team to achieve the highest standards.

Actively involved in menu planning, compilation and ordering in addition to ensuring that departmental budgets are controlled.

Ensuring high standards of quality control, handling and storage of commodities to current legislation, governing handling, storage and processing.

Actively ensure that dishes are produced to a consistent high standard.



Being Bespoke:



Bespoke Hotels was founded in 2000 and has consistently grown to the point where we now manage over 9,500 hotel rooms, 8,000 employees and 815 million of assets.



We stand today as the UK's Largest Independent Hotel Group, owning a number of hotels and partnering with an ever-increasing portfolio alongside this. Every agreement we have is Bespoke by name, and bespoke by nature. Our properties range from specialist golfing hotels, to award-winning spa resorts and chic city centre properties.



We pride ourselves on a diverse roster and a unique, individualised management style, with over 90 management agreements across the UK, alongside a further 30 management consultancy services, and 100 hotels with sales marketing services only.

Covid-19 Promise:

We continue to ensure that all of our premises continue to be a 'Safe place to work, stay and visit'. The health, safety and wellbeing of all of our employees, guests and third-party visitors is, as always, our upmost priority.


This imposing Exmouth hotel is stunningly located looking out towards the sea and has extensive terraces and gardens where you can relax after a day exploring Dartmoor or any of the wonderful, sandy beaches, coves and bays that punctuate this coastline. Within a few miles of the Imperial Hotel you could be rambling along the South West Coastal Path, teeing off at East Devon Golf Club, exploring the Bicton Park Botanical Gardens or enjoying a boat trip along the Exe River or out to sea. Elegant and spacious, the Imperial Hotel is a perfect base for relaxation as well as adventure in the great outdoors.



Exmouth is known for its magnificent sandy beaches and coastal paths which offer plenty of opportunities for exploration. In fact, you can walk directly from our hotel's gardens out onto the town's promenade. Known as one of the oldest towns in Devon, Exmouth is a vibrant area that is rich with heritage. Experience the sights of the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and take the beauty of Dartmoor National Park. When not swimming, playing and relaxing on the beach, scenic boat trips are available - helping you to soak in the spectacular scenery of this coastal town. Find out more about the local area in our guide.



And after a day exploring the delights of Devon, the Imperial Hotel Exmouth is here to help you relax in style and comfort. Single, twin, double and family rooms are available with the option of a private balcony and spectacular sea views. We have 57 bedrooms all featuring an en-suite, free Wi-Fi, telephone and tea and coffee station.



The on-site restaurant serves breakfast every day, while offering a variety of lunch options and dinner options in the dining room. Make use of the stylish lounges, take a stroll in the hotel's four acres of gardens and look forward to drinks at the bar, or on the sun terrace to the backdrop of the Devon coastline.