Aspiring Sous Chef — Lead in Luxury Hotel Kitchens

Hand Picked Hotels; Brockenhurst; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + service charge

Full-time role 5 days a week

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hand Picked Hotels is seeking a Sous Chef at Rhinefield House Hotel & Spa to lead and develop the kitchen team in a luxury setting. You will oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and contribute to maintaining our high standards of service and quality.

Based at Rhinefield House, you’ll be part of a renowned portfolio known for its 4-red-star status, fine dining, and dedicated guest experiences. The role offers progression toward Head Chef with training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge and experience of the kitchen within a quality driven hotel/restaurant environment.
• Enthusiastic and willing to take on new responsibilities with flexibility.
• Ability to impart knowledge to junior team members.
• Keep up with latest culinary trends and show willingness to learn.
• High emotional intelligence and a guest-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and manage a team in a busy hotel kitchen.
• Support progression from Sous Chef to Head Chef with development opportunities.
• Handle office tasks and paperwork related to kitchen management.
• Participation in people management training and development programs.
• Deliver high-quality, personalised guest dining experiences.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Mentoring juniors

Trend awareness

Guest experience focus

Job description

Hand Picked Hotels is seeking a Sous Chef at Rhinefield House Hotel & Spa to lead and develop the kitchen team in a luxury setting. You will oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and contribute to maintaining our high standards of service and quality.

Based at Rhinefield House, you’ll be part of a renowned portfolio known for its 4-red-star status, fine dining, and dedicated guest experiences. The role offers progression toward Head Chef with training and development opportunities.