Luxury Sous Chef | Lead Creative Kitchen Team

Grantley Hall; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Grantley Hall is seeking a talented Sous Chef to uphold our culinary excellence and inspire our kitchen team. Based in the North Yorkshire countryside, this five-star estate operates multiple outlets and delivers exceptional dining experiences.

You will lead the kitchen brigade, develop menus that reflect our high standards across all service points, and mentor junior staff. The role requires a passion for food, strong knife skills, and a proven ability to work under pressure in a luxury

Qualifications

• Proven ability to supervise and develop kitchen teams.
• Experience creating menus for luxury restaurant environments.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and food safety regulations.
• Excellent knife skills and precision in food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen brigade to ensure safe, smooth operation.
• Develop and execute creative menus reflecting high restaurant standards across outlets.
• Maintain exceptional food quality across all service points.
• Gather guest and team feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Assist on specific sections and perform additional duties as required.
• Mentor junior staff and oversee training.
• Oversee daily ordering, stock usage, and menu planning to optimise resources.
• Uphold cleanliness, organisation, stock control and overall kitchen standards.
• Work under pressure in a fast-paced luxury kitchen environment.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and food safety regulations.

Skills

Kitchen team leadership

Menu development

Food safety & HACCP

High-end kitchen standards

Staff training & mentoring

Attention to detail

Job description

Grantley Hall is seeking a talented Sous Chef to uphold our culinary excellence and inspire our kitchen team. Based in the North Yorkshire countryside, this five-star estate operates multiple outlets and delivers exceptional dining experiences.

You will lead the kitchen brigade, develop menus that reflect our high standards across all service points, and mentor junior staff. The role requires a passion for food, strong knife skills, and a proven ability to work under pressure in a luxury