Senior Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen Operations at Luxury Retreat

Ardencote; Lye Green; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Spa day on anniversary

Free spa and leisure access

Staff discounts on stays

Pension scheme

Free parking

Career development

Job summary

Ardencote Manor in England is seeking a skilled Senior Sous Chef to lead our kitchen in the Head Chef's absence and ensure smooth operations. You will drive quality, hygiene, and service standards across all dishes.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on management, and a calm, organised approach during busy services. A competitive salary, 45-hour week, and attractive staff benefits are on offer.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food hygiene

Communication skills

Stock management

Hands-on approach

Calm under pressure

Job description

Ardencote Manor in England is seeking a skilled Senior Sous Chef to lead our kitchen in the Head Chef's absence and ensure smooth operations. You will drive quality, hygiene, and service standards across all dishes.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on management, and a calm, organised approach during busy services. A competitive salary, 45-hour week, and attractive staff benefits are on offer.