Senior Sous Chef

Ardencote; Lye Green; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Spa day on anniversary

Free spa and leisure access

Staff discounts on stays

Pension scheme

Free parking

Career development

Job summary

Ardencote Manor in England is seeking a skilled Senior Sous Chef to lead our kitchen in the Head Chef's absence and ensure smooth operations. You will drive quality, hygiene, and service standards across all dishes.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on management, and a calm, organised approach during busy services. A competitive salary, 45-hour week, and attractive staff benefits are on offer.

Qualifications

• Excellent kitchen leadership and organisational skills.
• Must have a passion for producing consistently high-quality food.
• Must have excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Must have good communication skills and a positive, professional approach.
• Must have the confidence managing stock, deliveries and kitchen operations.
• Must have the ability to remain calm and organised during busy services.
• Must have a hands-on approach – you’re happy to lead from the front and support wherever needed.

Responsibilities

• Delivering great food, helping ensure every dish leaving the kitchen meets our high standards for quality, presentation and consistency.
• Leading the team, supporting, training, supervising and motivating the kitchen team, creating a positive and professional working environment and leading by example.
• Keeping the kitchen running smoothly, delegating duties effectively, help managing rotas and staffing levels, and making sure the kitchen is prepared to meet the needs of the business.
• Managing stock & suppliers, supporting ordering and stock control, liaising with suppliers, maintaining competitive pricing and ensure all deliveries meet the standards we expect.
• Communicating across the business, maintaining excellent communication with the Head Chef, Restaurant Manager and senior team through daily briefs, meetings and effective day‑to‑day communication.
• Maintaining high standards, ensuring food hygiene, uniform, quality control, health and safety and COSHH requirements are consistently followed by the whole kitchen team.
• Taking ownership, when the Head Chef is away, confidently deal with any guest complaints or operational issues that may arise.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food hygiene

Communication skills

Stock management

Hands-on approach

Calm under pressure

Job description

Senior Sous Chef
Ardencote Manor | Hiddenwell Luxury Wellness Retreat
Full Time | Permanent
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Estimated Start Date: 16 November 2026

Ready to take the next step in your kitchen career?

We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Sous Chef to join our kitchen team

In the Head Chef’s absence, you’ll confidently take responsibility for kitchen operations and ensure everything runs smoothly

What You'll Do

• Delivering great food, helping ensure every dish leaving the kitchen meets our high standards for quality, presentation and consistency
• Leading the team, supporting, training, supervising and motivating the kitchen team, creating a positive and professional working environment and leading by example
• Keeping the kitchen running smoothly, delegating duties effectively, help managing rotas and staffing levels, and making sure the kitchen is prepared to meet the needs of the business
• Managing stock & suppliers, supporting ordering and stock control, liaising with suppliers, maintaining competitive pricing and ensure all deliveries meet the standards we expect
• Communicating across the business, maintaining excellent communication with the Head Chef, Restaurant Manager and senior team through daily briefs, meetings and effective day‑to‑day communication
• Maintaining high standards, ensuring food hygiene, uniform, quality control, health and safety and COSHH requirements are consistently followed by the whole kitchen team
• Taking ownership, when the Head Chef is away, confidently deal with any guest complaints or operational issues that may arise

What we’re looking for

• Excellent kitchen leadership and organisational skills
• Must have a passion for producing consistently high‑quality food
• Must have excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards
• Must have good communication skills and a positive, professional approach
• Must have the confidence managing stock, deliveries and kitchen operations
• Must have the ability to remain calm and organised during busy services
• Must have a hands‑on approach – you’re happy to lead from the front and support wherever needed

Additional Information

• 45 hours per week – Full‑Time permanent position
• Working 5 days out of 7 per week (including weekends and bank holidays, you will need to be flexible to the business needs)
• Salary: £40,000 per annum
• Shift Patterns: 7:00am-3:00pm 10:00am-6:00pm 3:00pm-11:00pm
• Right to work in the UK required as time of application (visa sponsorship is not available)

Why Join Hiddenwell?

• Complimentary spa day on your work anniversary
• Free use of leisure and spa facilities
• 30% off stays and spa days
• Discounts on food, drink and retail
• Pension scheme
• Free parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Perkbox benefits and Online GP
• Refer‑a‑Friend bonus
• Excellent training and career development
• A supportive team where you can grow

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