Senior Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen & Menu Innovation

Maison Estelle; Witney; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff rates

Biannual socials

Estelleversary gifts

Uniform provided, cleaned and pressed

Onsite seamstresses

28 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Job summary

Estelle Manor in Oxfordshire is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in maintaining exceptional quality and standards across all dishes. You will lead and train the brigade, drive menu concepts, and ensure compliance with health and safety policies.

You will also contribute to budget oversight and cross-department communications, with a focus on delivering memorable guest experiences and a positive team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing daily kitchen operations and ensuring quality standards.
• Ability to train and mentor kitchen brigades.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience rotating through all kitchen sections.
• Ability to manage budgets and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Develop and deliver menu concepts and culinary opportunities.
• Update briefs across departments on provenance, allergens, and nutritionals.
• Oversee health & safety standards and kitchen operations.
• Stand in for Head Chef when needed and ensure quality of all dishes.

Skills

Leadership

Training & mentoring

Communication

Rotational kitchen

Operational management

Job description

Estelle Manor in Oxfordshire is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in maintaining exceptional quality and standards across all dishes. You will lead and train the brigade, drive menu concepts, and ensure compliance with health and safety policies.

You will also contribute to budget oversight and cross-department communications, with a focus on delivering memorable guest experiences and a positive team culture.