Senior Sous Chef

Ardencote; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Spa day on work anniversary

Free use of leisure and spa facilities

Discounts on stays and spa days

Discounts on food, drink and retail

Pension scheme

Free parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Perkbox benefits

Job summary

Ardencote is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead the kitchen, ensuring top-quality dishes and smooth operation in the absence of the Head Chef.

You will manage the kitchen team, stock, and supplier relations while maintaining the highest hygiene and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a kitchen team.
• Strong focus on high quality, consistent dishes.
• Excellent food hygiene and safety standards.
• Clear, professional communication with Head Chef and team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver great food and ensure dishes meet quality, presentation and consistency.
• Lead and motivate the kitchen team; train and supervise staff.
• Manage kitchen operations, rotas, staffing to meet business needs.
• Oversee stock, suppliers, ordering and stock control; ensure value.
• Communicate daily with Head Chef, Restaurant Manager and senior team.
• Maintain hygiene, COSHH, uniform and health & safety standards.
• Step in for Head Chef and handle guest issues when needed.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food quality

Food hygiene

Communication

Stock management

Calm under pressure

Hands-on leadership

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 You’ll Do

• 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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