Senior Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen & Train Team

Hiddenwell; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary spa day on workiversary

Free use of leisure and spa facilities

30% off stays and spa days

Discounts on food and retail

Pension scheme

Free parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Hiddenwell is seeking a Senior Sous Chef for Ardencote Manor to lead kitchen operations in the Head Chef's absence. You will drive food quality, manage staff performance and ensure smooth service across shifts.

You’ll oversee stock, hygiene, health and safety, and supplier relations while maintaining a calm, hands-on presence in a busy kitchen environment. 45 hours weekly, full-time permanent role.

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 quality

Food hygiene

Health & safety

Communication

Stock management

Hands-on leadership

Job description

Hiddenwell is seeking a Senior Sous Chef for Ardencote Manor to lead kitchen operations in the Head Chef's absence. You will drive food quality, manage staff performance and ensure smooth service across shifts.

You’ll oversee stock, hygiene, health and safety, and supplier relations while maintaining a calm, hands-on presence in a busy kitchen environment. 45 hours weekly, full-time permanent role.