Senior Sous Chef NEW Runnymede

Warner Leisure Hotels; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a kitchen team. This pivotal role focuses on culinary excellence and operational success, managing day-to-day kitchen functions. The ideal candidate will excel in high-volume environments and possess strong communication skills. The position offers various benefits including live-in options and significant discounts across brands.

Benefits

Potential live-in accommodation

Free access to gym and leisure facilities

Discounted food onsite

Access to discounts with national brands

Career development opportunities

20% discount for family & friends

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume, branded kitchens.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong financial management skills including cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team alongside the Head Chef.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards.
• Manage inventory and control food costs.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-outlet kitchen experience

Financial acumen

Food safety compliance

Communication

Technical proficiency with kitchen systems

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Join our team at the Runnymede on Thames, part of the Warner Hotels Group. Opening as a Warner in 2024, this beautiful hotel on the River Thames near Windsor offers award-winning spa facilities, restaurants, bars, and outdoor activities.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team at Warner Hotels. This is a pivotal leadership role where you’ll support the Head Chef in driving culinary excellence and operational success across a busy, multi-outlet environment.

What Will I Be Doing?

• Leading the kitchen team alongside the Head Chef, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and exceptional food quality.
• Taking ownership of key kitchen functions, including menu execution, stock control, and compliance.
• Supervising, coaching, and developing junior chefs, creating a culture of collaboration and high performance.
• Driving food safety and hygiene standards, ensuring full compliance with all regulations.
• Managing inventory, controlling food costs, and contributing to departmental financial targets.
• Deputising for the Head Chef during absence, maintaining standards and operational continuity.
• Supporting innovation and continuous improvement in menu development and service delivery.

What Are We Looking For?

• A proven leader with experience in high-volume, branded kitchens.
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can balance operational delivery with team development.
• A chef passionate about quality, consistency, and creating memorable guest experiences.
• A strong communicator who can challenge and uphold standards while fostering teamwork.

What Skills Do I Need?

• Solid experience in multi-outlet or large-scale kitchen operations.
• Strong financial acumen, including cost control, stock management, and forecasting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly to changing requirements.
• Expertise in food safety, health & safety, and compliance.
• Excellent leadership skills—recruitment, coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
• Technical proficiency with kitchen systems (EPOS, stock control, rostering) and confident with MS Excel reporting.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and capable of building strong relationships across the business.

The benefits of working with us

• Potential live-in available
• Free use of gym and leisure facilities
• Free or 60% discounted food onsite
• Access to numerous discounts and offers with many national brands and retailers.
• A real opportunity for career development through externally recognised qualifications in addition to in-house training and development (Degree and Apprenticeship level)
• 20% discount for you, your family & friends across our Bourne Leisure brands; Warner Hotels and Haven Holidays (including further discounted breaks within Warner for you, your family, and friends to use)

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require, including whether a role can be part-time or a job-share.

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