Senior Sous Chef - £43,680 £3K Tronc | High-End Dining | Broadway, Worcestershire

HR-CL Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel and dining venue in Broadway, Worcestershire is seeking an experienced Senior Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations in the Head Chef’s absence and mentor junior chefs. The role offers a competitive salary of £43,680 plus service charge, along with excellent benefits, including a healthcare cashback scheme and employee discounts across luxury hotels.

Benefits

Healthcare cashback scheme

Employee discounts across iconic luxury hotels

Cycle to work scheme

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Sous or strong Sous Chef in a quality fresh food kitchen.
• Calm under pressure and confident leading large brigades.
• Positive communicator, natural mentor, and team player.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and lead service in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Maintain quality standards across prep, service, and presentation.
• Help manage wastage, food costs, and compliance.

Skills

Leadership in a kitchen

Cooking in a high-quality environment

Mentoring junior chefs

Collaboration with front and back of house

Job description

Senior Sous Chef – £43,680 + £3K Tronc | High-End Dining | Broadway, Worcestershire
Full-Time | Career Progression | Premium Venue

I’m recruiting on behalf of a well-established, luxury hotel and dining venue in Broadway, Worcestershire. Following a high-profile chef partnership and a major relaunch last year, this site has fast become one of the go-to destinations in the Cotswolds. They’re now looking for an experienced Senior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and help take the kitchen to the next level.

What’s on Offer:

• £43,680 basic salary
• Around £3K in service charge (paid monthly)
• Long-term, secure role in a professionally run kitchen
• Excellent benefits:

• Healthcare cashback scheme (after probation)
• Employee discounts across a group of iconic luxury hotels
• 25% off food & beverage + spa discounts
• Team socials, referral bonus, and awards recognition
• Cycle to work scheme
• Ongoing training and development

The Role:

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and lead service in the Head Chef’s absence
• Maintain quality standards across prep, service and presentation
• Take ownership of sections, mentor junior chefs, and support training
• Help manage wastage, food costs, and compliance
• Maintain strong collaboration between front and back of house

About You:

• Proven experience as a Senior Sous or strong Sous Chef in a quality fresh food kitchen
• Calm under pressure, confident leading large brigades
• Positive communicator, natural mentor and team player
• Passionate about cooking at a high level, with a strong attention to detail

If you’re looking to join a destination venue with a reputation for excellence – and want to work under a top-tier head chef – this could be the perfect move.