Sous Chef

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With business levels continuing to grow, we’re strengthening our kitchen team across multiple roles — creating new opportunities driven by increased demand and ongoing development at the Marine Hotel.

We are looking for a confident and capable Sous Chef to join our growing kitchen team at the Marine Hotel. This is a key role within the kitchen, offering the opportunity to support the Head Chef in leading the team, driving standards, and delivering consistent quality. You’ll play an active role in the day‑to‑day running of the kitchen, gaining valuable leadership experience while being part of a stable and supportive operation.

Located on the Paignton seafront, the Marine Hotel is a 53‑bedroom coastal hotel offering a relaxed and welcoming environment for both leisure and group guests. With its prime seaside location and steady year‑round trade, the hotel has built a strong reputation for friendly service, comfortable stays, and consistently delivered guest experiences.

This role offers the chance to develop your leadership skills, influence the direction of the food offering, and be part of a growing operation where you can genuinely make an impact.

You will have access to a benefits package we believe truly works for our people

• Discounted hotel room rates for you and your friends & family
• An additional day's holiday for your birthday
• Enhanced Maternity, adoption & shared parental leave
• Course Sponsorship
• 30% F&B discount at RBH hotels
• Refer a Friend scheme (earn £250 for each referral up to 5 referrals)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wagestream — choose how and when you get paid
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Social and wellness events and activities all year round
• Free meals on duty saving you over £1000 per year
• £14.50 per hour on a 35 hour a week contract
• No late nights — 8pm finish!

• Cooking food in a timely manner using different methods and techniques
• Ensuring that all food is of excellent quality.
• Cleaning and sanitizing all food preparation areas according to established standards of hygiene.
• Ensuring appealing plate presentation.
• Coaching and developing other team members

• Level 1 and 2 Food Safety Awards – advantageous
• Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace Award – advantageous
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience in a similar role – Chefs de Partie welcome!
• Strong communicator with friendly and pleasant personality
• Excellent people skills with the ability to engage with staff

RBH Hospitality Management is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people‑first culture. If at any point throughout our process you require reasonable adjustments, please contact.