Branded Kitchen Sous Chef – Lead, Train & Cost Control

Berkshire News; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym access

60% discounted food onsite

Pension scheme

Career development opportunities

28 days annual leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Free car parking onsite

Family friendly policies

Refer a friend scheme

Aslan rewards & recognition portal

Discount platform access

Wages on demand

Glow Getters and Long Service Awards

Job summary

Warner Hotels in the Cotswolds invites an experienced Sous Chef to join the Heythrop Park culinary team. You’ll oversee daily kitchen operations, train junior staff, and ensure food safety and cost controls to deliver exceptional guest dining experiences.

The role offers £40,974 salary, plus extensive benefits including gym access, discounted meals, a pension, 28 days’ annual leave, and strong opportunities for professional development through in-house and external qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef in a branded environment.
• Ability to train junior chefs and lead teams.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and stock management.
• Commercial awareness and cost control skills.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, ensuring all stations are prepared for service.
• Supervising and training junior chefs, promoting teamwork.
• Ensuring food safety standards, proper storage and cooking techniques.
• Monitoring inventory levels and managing food costs.
• Supporting Head Chef and responding to guest feedback.

Skills

Sous Chef responsibilities

Team training

Food safety

Cost control

Job description

Warner Hotels in the Cotswolds invites an experienced Sous Chef to join the Heythrop Park culinary team. You’ll oversee daily kitchen operations, train junior staff, and ensure food safety and cost controls to deliver exceptional guest dining experiences.

The role offers £40,974 salary, plus extensive benefits including gym access, discounted meals, a pension, 28 days’ annual leave, and strong opportunities for professional development through in-house and external qualifications.