Pastry Sous Chef

Grantley Hall; Ripon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips over £200 per month

Uniform provided

Meals on duty

Refer a Friend bonus

Holiday Buy/Sell Scheme

Car parking

Gym access

31 days annual leave

Professional development

Shoes reimbursement

Live-in accommodation for eligible

Job summary

Grantley Hall, a five-star luxury hotel near Ripon, seeks a senior kitchen leader to uphold the venue’s high standards. You will oversee multiple outlets, drive seasonal menus, and mentor a talented brigade in a dynamic, service-focused environment.

With a track record in luxury hospitality and a hands-on approach, you will coordinate service across sections, ensure food safety, and contribute to continuous improvement while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in luxury five-star hospitality, with a proven record of delivering exceptional guest dining experiences.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage multiple kitchen stations and outlets.
• Commitment to food safety, quality standards and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Take proactive role in achieving departmental objectives and upholding five-star standards.
• Lead daily kitchen briefings and coordinate service across sections for consistency and efficiency.
• Support Head Chef in developing seasonal menus, tasting menus and new culinary concepts.
• Manage brigade to ensure safe, smooth and efficient kitchen operation.
• Develop creative menus and service while maintaining high quality of food across outlets.
• Communicate feedback from guests and team to Head Chef.
• Oversee daily ordering, stock management and menu planning.

Skills

Multi outlet kitchen management

Team development

Passion for food

Willingness to learn

Health & safety

High standards

Creativity

Supervising others

Job description

Nestled in the North Yorkshire countryside, Grantley Hall is a five-star, 17th-century property offering a blend of stately grandeur and contemporary luxury. A leader in luxury hospitality, it was the first UK hotel to achieve Hospitality Assured World Class Status and also received a Two MICHELIN Key Distinction in 2024. As a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and PoB Hotels, it features 47 opulent rooms and suites, five restaurants, three bars, an award-winning spa and a cutting-edge gym, making Grantley Hall a truly distinctive luxury experience. The hotel is also a member of Forbes Travel Guide which recognises a commitment to service excellence across the globe.

Key Responsibilities

• Taking a proactive role in achieving departmental objectives and maintaining the high standards expected of a five-star luxury establishment
• Ensuring compliance with all food safety, health and safety, and company policies through regular audits and training.
• Leading daily kitchen briefings and coordinating service across all sections to maintain consistency and efficiency.
• Supporting the Head Chef in the development and execution of seasonal menus, tasting menus, and new culinary concepts
• Managing the brigade ensuring the smooth, safe, and efficient running of the kitchen operation
• Demonstrating a committed approach to the development of creative menus and service in the kitchen
• Ensuring the quality of food is of the exceptional standard expected when dining at any of any of the outlets that Fletchers Kitchen provide food for
• Continually striving towards achievement and improvement
• Ensuring the Head Chef is kept aware of any relevant feedback from either the hotel guests or team
• Ordering on a daily basis, whilst keeping in mind stock usage, menu planning and business levels
• The cleanliness, stock control, organisation and standards of the kitchen

Key Skills, Qualities & Experience

• A strong track record of multi outlet kitchen management
• A passion for inspiring and developing a well-established team
• A true passion for food
• The enthusiasm and willingness to learn
• Good kitchen & knife skills A thorough understanding of health & safety and food safety guidelines within the kitchen
• A willingness to work to the high standards that are demanded from a luxury establishment
• Innovation, creativity and attention to detail Relish the pressure of the kitchen environment
• Experience of supervising and guiding others

We offer a wide range of benefits and have excellent opportunities for career development and provide exceptional training programmes for all employees:

• Tips typically over £200 per month (£3,400 per year)
• Complimentary bespoke uniform and chef whites
• Complimentary meals whilst on duty
• Refer a Friend bonus - Earn up to £1000
• Holiday Buy/Sell Scheme
• Complimentary employee car parking
• Complimentary state of the art onsite gym - with personal trainer support
• 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays) increasing with service
• Professional development opportunities at all levels
• Reimbursement on work shoes, sight tests and professional memberships
• Modern and spacious discounted live in accommodation for eligible roles
• Access to hundreds of exclusive employee benefits, rewards and discounts targeted specifically at the hospitality sector. We support our employees do more with their money and help their wellbeing be providing access to a wide range of stand out well being support.
• We celebrate success. With an annual awards ceremony as well team events and incentives. Throughout the year we also celebrate training achievements, birthdays, marriages, new babies and length of service awards.
• Employee Assistance Programme helpline and online support, along with wellbeing champions onsite
• Team Member of the Month Awards
• Discount on Grantley Halls Restaurants, Spa products and Gift Shop
• Discounted stays at Grantley Hall, as well as other Pride of Britain Hotels
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Stream, allowing you to instantly access your wages