Creative Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen & Seasonal Menus

Cotswold Inns and Hotels Ltd.; Stroud; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food & drink discount

Weekly tips

Discounted hotel stays

My Fuller’s benefits

Healthcare plan

Induction & training

Wagestream access

Job summary

Cotswold Inns & Hotels Ltd. is seeking a passionate Sous Chef for The Bear on Rodborough Common in the Cotswolds. You will support the Head Chef, take the lead in service when they are away, and ensure dishes are prepared from seasonal, local ingredients with pride and flair.

You will inspire the kitchen team, uphold high standards of hygiene and food safety, and contribute to innovative menus while delivering consistent, memorable meals for guests and events.

Qualifications

• Experience as sous chef or deputy to head chef.
• Ability to prepare dishes using seasonal, local ingredients.
• Strong hygiene, food safety knowledge and kitchen hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Take full control of the kitchen in the head chef's absence.
• Lead and motivate the kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Ensure consistent service and maintain high hygiene standards.

Skills

Leadership

Hygiene & Food Safety

Seasonal Cooking

Creative Menu Development

Job description

Cotswold Inns & Hotels Ltd. is seeking a passionate Sous Chef for The Bear on Rodborough Common in the Cotswolds. You will support the Head Chef, take the lead in service when they are away, and ensure dishes are prepared from seasonal, local ingredients with pride and flair.

You will inspire the kitchen team, uphold high standards of hygiene and food safety, and contribute to innovative menus while delivering consistent, memorable meals for guests and events.