Sous Chef - Esplanade Hotel

About the role

Esplanade Hotel in Brighton is looking for a Sous Chef, the right-hand to the Head Chef, who can run the kitchen when the Head Chef is away and use their passion to create memorable food. It is a full-time position.

Key responsibilities

• Be a key member of the leadership team, supporting the Head Chef so that every service runs flawlessly.
• Take charge of shifts and mentor the team.
• Keep kitchen standards sharp and inspire the crew with expertise and a can-do attitude.
• Ensure every dish leaving the kitchen is a work of art.

Required profile

• Solid experience as a Sous Chef in a high-volume pub or similar setting.
• Up-to-date cooking credentials and food safety certifications.
• A natural leader who commands respect with skills and a calm approach.
• Ability to handle and lift items such as stock, kegs and deliveries safely and efficiently.

What we offer

• Career growth within ALH Hotels and the wider Endeavour Group network.
• An exclusive discount card for ALH Hotels, BWS, Dan Murphy's and other Endeavour Group brands, plus Woolworths and BIG W discounts through the Woolworths partnership.
• Endeavour Wellbeing Support, including an Employee Assistance Program covering critical incident support, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, legal and employee assistance.

Candidates must complete Employee Due Diligence checks, which may include a National Police Check. The employer asks that no unsolicited resumes or approaches from recruitment agencies be sent.