SENIOR SOUS CHEF FLETCHERS

Grantley Hall Group Limited; Ripon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly service charge

Holiday entitlement

Stream earnings access

Free parking

Complimentary meals

Accommodation discounts

Team events

Wellbeing support

Uniform and shoe allowance

Staff discounts

Job summary

Grantley Hall is seeking a senior kitchen leader to drive excellence across its luxury dining operations. You will oversee daily kitchen activity, lead a multi-outlet brigade, and support seasonal menu concepts in collaboration with the Head Chef.

The role demands a deep passion for food, strong leadership, and meticulous attention to safety and quality in a 5-star environment.

Qualifications

• Multi outlet kitchen management experience required.
• Strong leadership and the ability to motivate a large team.
• A true passion for food and culinary excellence.
• Willingness to continually learn and adapt in a luxury kitchen.
• Excellent knife skills and culinary technique.
• Thorough understanding of health and safety guidelines in kitchens.
• Attention to detail to maintain five-star standards.
• Creativity and innovation in menu development and service.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen briefings and coordinate service across sections.
• Support Head Chef in developing seasonal menus and tasting concepts.
• Manage brigade to ensure safe, smooth, and efficient operations.
• Ensure high-quality food and exceptional standards across outlets.
• Maintain stock control, ordering, and kitchen organization.
• Communicate guest feedback to improve service and menus.

Skills

Multi outlet kitchen management

Team leadership

Culinary passion

Willingness to learn

Knife skills

Health & safety

Attention to detail

Innovation

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

Grantley Hall offers a wide range of benefits and opportunities for all employees:

• A monthly service charge - typically £3,400 annually
• 31 days holiday increasing to 33 days with length of service
• Access to earnings before payday (Stream)
• Holiday Buy/Sell Scheme
• Free parking
• Complimentary meals when on duty
• Discounted modern and spacious live-in accommodation
• Celebrating success! Company parties, winter award ceremonies and team events and incentives through the year. We also celebrate training achievements, birthdays, babies, marriages and so much more…
• Team appreciation and wellbeing activities - Team member of the month awards, BBQ's, ice cream van, team massages, competitions & prizes, seasonal gifts, flu jabs
• Grantley Hall discounts - 50% off food and 20% off beverage, £100 B&B for employees (£150 B&B for friends and family), 20% off spa and gift shop products
• 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.
• Discounted hotel stays with Pride of Britain hotels
• Complimentary bespoke uniform and annual shoe allowance
• Free sight tests for those eligible
• Onsite Team Gym with professional induction
• Refer a Friend Scheme where you can earn up to £1000
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Support line and online portal supporting 'mind, money, move, munch'
• Grantley Academy to support your development

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