Why Join Apex Hotels?
You will receive a warm welcome into the Apex family on joining us as a Sous Chef in Bath. We genuinely care about our guests and each other and we show this through our family values of Trust, Passion, Friendliness and Teamwork. It is these values that support you to be yourself here at Apex Hotels. By bringing your own personality, passion, and ideas to the role, you will add a new dynamic to our innovative and supportive Kitchen Team. We believe it is our personality, style and friendliness that makes Apex Hotels.
Role Overview:
Reporting to the Head Chef, you will assist in spearheading the culinary experience for our Apex City of Bath Hotel. You will assist in driving our approach in delivering a high-quality, and consistent Conference & Events and Restaurant & Bar Food offering, which is on trend, in Season, Cost effective, and considers your Markets needs.
As part of the senior management team, this role will involve operational shift coverage across a seven-day week rota.
Key Responsibilities:
Support food cost control, payroll analysis, and stock management to maximise profitability
Lead service delivery with attention to detail and customer personalisation
Collaborate across departments to align with strategic business goals
Contribute to team development, training, and recognition initiatives
Maintain high standards in hygiene, compliance, and kitchen operations
Assist with culinary feedback, tastings, and VIP service briefings
Champion local apprenticeships and community engagement
What Were Looking For:
A proactive team player with strong leadership potential
Passion for quality, consistency, and customer satisfaction
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-demand environment
What Youll Do:
Assist in managing food costs, payroll, and stock control to support profitability
Lead service with attention to detail and a focus on customer satisfaction
Help build a guest-centric team culture through coaching and support
Collaborate across departments to align with strategic goals
Maintain high standards in food safety, hygiene, and compliance
Contribute to tastings, feedback, and VIP service planning
What Youll Bring:
Strong communication skills and ability to influence across all levels
Sales and profit-driven mindset with the customer at the heart of decisions
Level 2+ qualification in Food Safety and Professional Cookery
A hands-on, open leadership style with a focus on team development
Ability to identify resources and drive operational results
You will work with great people, enjoy your time at work, develop new friendships, networks, and skills, and of course you will also receive a competitive rate of pay and a generous range of employee benefits which includes:
29 days holiday
Training and development from day one
Employee events and celebrations
Inhouse company interactive employee communication APP
Entry to our state-of-the-art gym and pools
Healthy meals to enjoy while you're working.
Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme
Financial Wellbeing App Wagestream, allowing you the flexibility to get paid earlier than your normal monthly pay date.
£200 referral bonus when your friends or family join the team.
Following your first successful 3 months, youll also receive
Access to our discounts and wellbeing platform Treat Yourself Here, unlocking savings and experiences for you and your family.
Involvement in our employee recognition schemes
Long service recognition
Probation pass and annual anniversary complimentary guest experience overnight stay and dinner for two
50% discount in our restaurants
Cycle to Work Scheme
Discounted room rates for employees, friends, and family
Spa treatments and product discounts
Life Assurance cover
We encourage you to bring your true self to work. Well provide great training and development opportunities, allowing you to flourish in a fulfilling career, reaching your dreams and aspirations. Our family can never be too big, theres a place here for you. We have one ask - that you bring your personality, ideas, and spark. Were an innovative, thriving business and we want you to be part of our exciting journey.
If you are interested, click apply. We look forward to hearing from you!
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