Senior Sous Chef

Hoar Cross Hall Ltd; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Spa Day

Free Staff Meal

Leisure & Spa Access

Employee Assistance

Pension Scheme

Perkbox Discounts

Online Doctor Support

Refer-a-Friend

Training Programme

Job summary

Hoar Cross Hall in Burton upon Trent is seeking an experienced Senior Sous Chef to join the kitchen leadership team. This hands-on role offers a structured 40-hour week with shifts from 8:00am to 4:30pm, five days out of seven, including weekends and bank holidays, to support work/life balance while delivering exceptional dining.

You will lead and motivate the brigade, maintain high standards of food and presentation, manage stock and costs, assist with menu development, and ensure compliance

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a quality hospitality environment.
• Excellent leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent culinary skills and attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene, allergens and Health & Safety.
• Experience with ordering, stock and food-cost control.
• Calm, organised approach to busy services.
• Passion for great food and developing people.

Responsibilities

• Leading and motivating the kitchen brigade.
• Delivering consistently high standards of food and presentation.
• Taking charge of the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Coaching, training and developing the team.
• Supporting rotas and the smooth running of service.
• Managing ordering, stock, food costs and waste.
• Supporting menu development and seasonal dishes.
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene, allergen and Health & Safety standards.
• Working with the wider Food & Beverage team to deliver a fantastic guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Food hygiene

Stock control

People management

Attention to detail

Team development

Job description

Senior Sous Chef - Hoar Cross Hall

Salary: £40,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: 5 days out of 7, including weekends & bank holidays
Typical Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Department: Kitchen / Food & Beverage
Reports to: Executive Chef / Head Chef

A Senior Kitchen Role with Work/Life Balance

Looking for your next step in the kitchen without sacrificing your work/life balance?

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Sous Chef to join the kitchen leadership team at Hoar Cross Hall.

This is a senior, hands-on position offering a structured 40-hour working week, with typical shifts of 8:00am-4:30pm - giving you the opportunity to progress your career while maintaining a better balance outside of work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and motivating the kitchen brigade
• Delivering consistently high standards of food and presentation
• Taking charge of the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence
• Coaching, training and developing the team
• Supporting rotas and the smooth running of service
• Managing ordering, stock, food costs and waste
• Supporting menu development and seasonal dishes
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene, allergen and Health & Safety standards
• Working with the wider Food & Beverage team to deliver a fantastic guest experience

What We’re Looking For

• Have proven previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef experience within a quality hospitality environment
• Have excellent leadership and people-management skills
• Have excellent culinary skills and attention to detail
• Have a good knowledge of food hygiene, allergens and Health & Safety
• Have experience with ordering, stock and food-cost control
• Have a calm, organised approach to busy services
• Have a passion for great food and developing people

Additional Information

• £40,000 per annum
• Full-Time, permanent position - 40 hours per week
• Working 5 days out of 7 per week
• Shift hours: 8:00am-4:30pm
• Weekends and bank holidays included
• Due to the rural location of the role and no public transport options, applicants will need access to their own vehicle to travel to and from the workplace.

Benefits

• Work in a picturesque, historic estate with a focus on luxury and high standards in hospitality
• Complimentary Spa Day on work anniversaries at any of our company spas
• Free meal provided daily through our staff canteen
• Complimentary use of leisure and spa facilities
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program
• 30% discount on overnight stays and spa days
• Discounts on food, drink and retail across our venues
• Pension scheme
• Free Parking
• Refer-a-Friend scheme
• Excellent Induction and training programme
• Perkbox Online benefits and discounts
• On-line Doctor support (appointments/prescriptions)
• A fun, supportive and inclusive work environment with loads of development opportunities

If you’re looking for a senior kitchen position where career progression and work/life balance can go hand in hand, we’d love to hear from you.