Senior Sous Chef – Luxury Country Inn – Herefordshire

Taste Hospitality Recruitment Limited; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A distinguished hospitality recruitment firm in Herefordshire is seeking an experienced Senior Sous Chef to lead the kitchen brigade. The role involves assisting in management, ensuring team consistency, and overseeing kitchen operations. Ideal candidates will have proven experience and leadership skills. This position offers competitive salary, tips, and a beautiful working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus tips

Free on-site parking

Beautiful location

Working within a friendly and talented team

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Sous Chef and in leading a professional kitchen brigade.
• Ability to lead by example and maintain consistency across the team.
• Solid man management and kitchen management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing and leading a professional brigade.
• Lead by example to ensure consistency is filtered throughout the team.
• Be responsible for overseeing all aspects of this busy kitchen operation.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen Management

Consistency Maintenance

Job description

Overview

Tucked away in the wild beauty of Herefordshire, this stunning 14th-century coaching inn, steeped in character and charm, is looking for a Senior Sous Chef.

This role requires candidates to have a valid UK work visa or settled status – no sponsorship is provided.

With ancient beams, crackling log fires, and postcard views across the Welsh hills, it’s a place where tradition meets quietly elevated dining.

• Competitive salary plus tips
• Free on-site parking
• Beautiful location
• Working within a friendly and talented team

We’re now looking for a talented and experienced Senior Sous Chef to join this peaceful but professional haven, to work in a kitchen that celebrates the seasons, supports local growers, and turns simple, regional produce into something memorable.

You will be working with a supportive, passionate Head Chef who encourages creativity and autonomy, with opportunities to input on daily specials and seasonal changes.

You will be working within a friendly brigade in a calm, well-organised kitchen in a gorgeous location.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing and leading a professional brigade and run the kitchen in his absence
• Be able to lead by example to ensure consistency is filtered throughout the team
• Have a firm but fair management approach as the restaurant needs a talented and professional Sous Chef to ensure the high expectations are met
• Be responsible for assisting in overseeing all aspects of this busy kitchen operation
• Ensure ongoing training and development is offered to all members of the team
• Have solid man management and kitchen management

If you’re ready to leave the city grind behind and cook with heart in a place that feeds the soul, this beautiful property might just be calling your name.

Due to the number of applicants received, unfortunately we are unable to reply individually to each. Should your application be suitable for the role, then you’ll hear from us within 48 hours, thank you.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Sous Chef and in leading a professional kitchen brigade
• Ability to lead by example and maintain consistency across the team
• Solid man management and kitchen management skills
• Experience overseeing busy kitchen operations and coordinating training and development

Reference: 08152

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