Senior Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen, £50k+ OTE

Estelle Manor; North Leigh; On-site; GBP 39,661 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive staff rates

Biannual company socials

Uniform provided and fitted

Health and pension benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Job summary

A luxury rural retreat in Oxfordshire seeks a Senior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, culinary creativity, and exceptional communication skills. Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, developing innovative menus, and maintaining health and safety standards. This position offers competitive on-target earnings and various perks to support well-being and growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen operations and staffing.
• Ability to train and mentor kitchen team members.
• Strong communication skills for inter-departmental coordination.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations.
• Create and develop innovative menu ideas.
• Ensure compliance with food health & safety standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Culinary creativity

Operational management

Attention to detail

Job description

A luxury rural retreat in Oxfordshire seeks a Senior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, culinary creativity, and exceptional communication skills. Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, developing innovative menus, and maintaining health and safety standards. This position offers competitive on-target earnings and various perks to support well-being and growth within the company.