Senior Sous Chef

Dakota Hospitality Limited (Dakota Hotels)

Location:

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 3DX

Pay:

£38,000 to £38,000 per year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

Yes

Closing Date:

18/07/2026

Job Summary

Job Ref: DAK1254 Branch: Dakota Newcastle Location: Dakota Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne Salary/Benefits: Earnings are £38,931 including average anticipated tronc with the opportunity to earn an additional performance related bonus of up to £1,000. Contract type: Permanent, Hours: Full Time. Shift pattern: Usually shifts will be working any 5 days out of 7. Hours per week: The role carries a permanent contract with typical hours of 45 hours per week. Posted date: 16/06/2026. We are seeking a creative Chef with strong leadership skills to join our Kitchen Team in the role of Senior Sous Chef.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in running the kitchen and leading a smooth and busy service.
• Carry out managerial responsibilities including holding interviews, trial shifts, appraisals, and performance management.
• Support in driving the commercial performance of the kitchen by writing rotas, managing holidays, helping to write costed menus in line with the desired GP, carrying out stock take, and placing orders.
• Prepare and cook dishes according to the specification set out by the Head Chef for all menus including a la carte, room service, breakfast, bar food, bar snacks, events, and guest amenities.
• Be committed to working wholeheartedly as part of the team, effectively and positively communicating with all members of the kitchen and front of house team.
• Display a willingness to train junior chefs and apprentices in an open working environment of ongoing improvement.
• Strictly adhere to Health & Safety and Food Hygiene legislation following best practice at all times, leading the team to do so consistently.
• Where assigned, write HACCPs and oversee completion of due diligence documentation to maintain our high food audit scores.
• Display a willingness to continuously learn and improve professional chef skills.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years professional cooking experience in a high calibre restaurant.
• A minimum of 3 years experience as a Junior Sous or above.
• Demonstrated effective leadership and communication skills aligned with a positive and inclusive working environment.
• Trained and knowledgeable in food hygiene to level 2 or above, HACCP and allergens (full training will be provided).
• Demonstrated passion for quality food and preparation.
• Hardworking team player.
• Enthusiastic individual who promotes a culture of positivity.
• A task oriented person with pride in the work they do and attention to detail.
• Flexible with shift patterns and available around the needs of the business.
• Demonstrated research into the brand and a genuine desire to be part of our team.

Benefits

• Financial: Special discounts on stays and dining at any Dakota location.
• Bonuses for recommending a friend to join our team; bonus each time you are mentioned on TripAdvisor.
• Additional holiday day on first anniversary of employment.
• Meals on duty and uniforming.
• Wellbeing: Access to Employee Assistance Program with free private mental health support, counselling sessions, video GP consultations, private prescription services, and access to daily rewards to cash out for shopping vouchers.
• Family friendly flexible working options.
• Participation in meaningful initiatives such as Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning, Walk for Wellbeing, and other causes.
• Career Development: Accredited, certified compliance training, access to external certified resources via Learning Management System, supportive continuous professional development culture with annual appraisal and objectives or Personal Development Plan, opportunities for internal and external training courses, and potential for in house apprenticeships.
• Full terms on our benefits can be found in the Handbook.