Sous Chef

Job : AM14984

Branch: Doubletree by Hilton Strathclyde

Location: Doubletree by Hilton Strathclyde, Bellshill

Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary + Generous Service Charge

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time (40 hours per week)

Shift pattern: AM + PM

Posted date: 12/11/2025

Closing date: 31/01/2026

• £250, up to £1000 cash incentives for referring a friend – T&C’s apply
• Long‑service recognition: cash bonus and free overnight hotel stays from 2 years of service onwards

• Meals provided while on shift
• Sales incentives and initiative rewards
• Discounted / free use of leisure facilities – hotel specific
• Free car parking – hotel specific
• Discounted stays in our hotels, including free stays as a reward & recognition incentive
• Opportunities for personal development within the Hotel Group Brand Portfolio
• Fully funded apprenticeships – T&C’s apply
• Annual holiday entitlements inclusive of bank holidays
• Opportunity to purchase additional holiday entitlement
• Pension enrolment

• Passionate and willing to learn
• Positive attitude and makes guests smile
• Friendly and caring
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Ambitious and hard‑working
• Exceeds standard of excellence
• Good organisational and time‑management skills
• Resilient, creative, able to multitask and work under pressure
• Good command of English to communicate with the kitchen team
• Available to work mornings, afternoons/evenings, weekends and holidays
• Passion for food and dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences
• Has the skill set and experience to take on a Sous Chef role

• Assist the Head Chef in producing food items according to instructions
• Ensure food hygiene practices are observed throughout the food chain
• Maintain HACCP compliance across the kitchen and all F&B outlets
• Ensure kitchen equipment is operating; report maintenance issues to the Head Chef
• Assist in training and developing junior kitchen staff and supervise the brigade
• Manage operational, quality, and administrative functions of the kitchen
• Provide food to F&B outlets and ensure compliance with legislation
• Respond to guest queries efficiently and positively
• Maintain high‑quality food storage and handling practices
• Contribute to menu creation incorporating guest feedback
• Ensure consistent production of high‑quality food across all hotel outlets
• Manage customer relations in the absence of the Head Chef/Executive Chef
• Support brand standards through team training and assessment
• Motivate and organise the kitchen brigade effectively
• Control costs while maintaining standards and improving profitability
• Assist other departments and maintain strong working relationships
• Comply with hotel security, fire, health and safety, and food safety legislation
• Report maintenance, hygiene, and hazard issues; be environmentally aware

Welcome to Double Tree by Hilton Strathclyde. Located 12 miles from Glasgow city centre and 30 minutes by train via Scot Rail, the hotel is near Hampden Park, the Emirates Arena and Tollcross International Swimming Centre. Guests enjoy modern amenities such as Wi‑Fi, HDTV and deluxe room upgrades. The Strathclyde Hotel features Europe’s largest Living Well Health Club, an indoor pool, spa, sauna, steam room and whirlpool.

The Space offers 24‑hour room service, complimentary coffee and Wi‑Fi connectivity.