Senior Sous Chef

Hiddenwell; Hoar Cross; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Employee discounts

Pension scheme

Staff meals

Training & progression

Spa/Leisure access

Job summary

Hoar Cross Hall is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join the kitchen leadership team. This senior, hands-on role offers a structured 40-hour week and shifts from 8:00am to 4:30pm, with 5 days out of 7 including weekends and bank holidays.

You will lead the kitchen brigade, maintain high standards of food and presentation, manage stock and costs, and help develop the team. The role provides a balanced workload in a luxury estate hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent culinary skills and attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene, allergens and Health & Safety.
• Experience with ordering, stock and food-cost control.

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 and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Experience

Culinary skills

Food hygiene

Stock control

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.

Skills

• Organised
• Leadership
• Attention to Detail
• Stock Control