Senior Sous Chef | Lead Kitchen & Spa Perks

Hiddenwell; Warwick; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Spa day on work anniversary

Free use of leisure and spa facilities

30% off stays and spa days

Discounts on food, drink and retail

Pension scheme

Free parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Perkbox benefits and Online GP

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Training and career development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Ardencote Manor | Hiddenwell Luxury Wellness Retreat is seeking an experienced Senior Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. In the Head Chef’s absence, you’ll confidently take responsibility for kitchen operations and ensure everything runs smoothly.

You will lead, train and motivate the team, oversee rotas and stock control, maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety, and communicate closely with the Head Chef and Restaurant Manager to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Excellent kitchen leadership and organisational skills.
• Passion for producing consistently high‑quality food.
• Excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Good communication skills and a positive, professional approach.
• Confidence managing stock, deliveries and kitchen operations.
• Ability to remain calm and organised during busy services.
• Hands‑on approach – lead from the front and support where 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

Leadership

Communication

Hands-on

Stock management

Job description

Ardencote Manor | Hiddenwell Luxury Wellness Retreat is seeking an experienced Senior Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. In the Head Chef’s absence, you’ll confidently take responsibility for kitchen operations and ensure everything runs smoothly.

You will lead, train and motivate the team, oversee rotas and stock control, maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety, and communicate closely with the Head Chef and Restaurant Manager to deliver exceptional guest experiences.