Sous Chef

Eden Hotel Collection Limited; Bishop's Tachbrook; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Monthly tips

Discounts & perks

Wellbeing centre

Health & wellness plans

Sustainable commuting

Exclusive Eden perks

The Happy Hub

Genuine wellbeing support

Employee comms

Grow with Eden

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Footwear allowance

Job summary

Eden Hotel Collection Limited is seeking a Sous Chef to join our senior kitchen brigade and supervise the kitchen, organise the workload and delegate to junior chefs. You will contribute to menu design and deputise in the Head Chef’s absence, driving Rosette-standard food with a proactive, supportive leadership style.

We value self-development, motivate the brigade, and promote positive behaviour while delivering exceptional guest experiences across our award-winning hotels.

Qualifications

• Credible experience in a professional food environment; Professional Cookery qualification to Level 3-4 or proven equivalent.
• Passion for food and ethically sourced produce, with pride in delivery to the plate.
• Ability to lead a section and chefs to ensure prep and service readiness; strong timekeeping and organisational skills.
• Potential, commitment, and ability to work under pressure, plus being a strong team player and knife-handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the kitchen within the senior brigade and delegate to junior chefs.
• Organise workload, supervise, and deputise for Head Chef in their absence.
• Support menu design and ensure Rosette-standard food.
• Foster self-development and development of kitchen team, promoting positive behaviour.

Skills

Leadership

Timekeeping

Organisational skills

Knife-handling

Education

Professional Cookery Level 3-4

Job description

• We’re proud winners of the AA Small Hotel Group of the year 2024-25 and recently crowned Best Employer at the 2025 Springboard Awards for Excellence**

• We’re proud winners of the AA Small Hotel Group of the year 2024-25 and recently crowned Best Employer at the 2025 Springboard Awards for Excellence**

What you’ll be doing?

As Sous Chef, you will play a key role within our senior kitchen brigade in supervising the kitchen, organising the workload and delegating to junior chefs. Your will have gained your skills in a similar environment and use your skillset to demonstrate innovation, support with menu design and deputise in the Head Chef’s absence.

You will be proactive in self-development and the development of all members of the kitchen brigade. Motivating and promoting positive behaviour is also key.

What you’ll need?

The successful candidate for the role of Sous Chef will be professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated to providing Rosette Standard food. You will be required to work well within the team and lead by example to the brigade.

• You will already have gained credible experience within a professional food environment; with Professional Cookery qualification to Level 3-4 or proven experience;
• A passion for food and ethically sourced produce, with a pride in its delivery to the plate;
• The ability to lead a section and chefs in ensuring food is prepped and ready for service – great timekeeping and organisational skills are key;
• Your potential, your commitment, and your ability to work under pressure alongside being an excellent team player, is every bit as important to us as your knife-handling skills.

EHC are committed to offering opportunities to those groups who may be under represented within our workforce – within our kitchen’s, we would particularly welcome the addition of a greater representation of female chef’s.

What’s in it for you?

At Eden Hotel Collection, we’re proud of our award-winning approach to employee wellbeing, engagement, and recognition (with industry award wins in 2023, 2024 and 2025!)—which means you’re joining a team that values your happiness, growth, and success every step of the way.

• Generous Time Off: 31 days of leave, increasing to 33 with service.
• Monthly Tips: Fairly shared service charge/gratuities, all paid on second paydate in the month.
• Discounts & Perks: Exclusive savings at 800+ retailers, gyms, restaurants, days out, and utilities.
• Wellbeing Center: Access to Hello Fresh recipes, fitness videos, and financial planning tools.
• Health & Wellness Plans: Dental, vision, alternative care, and 24/7 GP access.
• Sustainable Commuting: Cycle-to-Work and Electric Vehicle Leasing options.
• Exclusive EHC Perks: Discounted stays, spa treatments, golf, and leisure at our properties.
• The Happy Hub: Our reward and recognition platform where you can send peer-to-peer cards, earn monetary rewards, be celebrated as Employee of the Month, and receive long-service vouchers.
• Genuine Wellbeing Support: We’re here to support your financial, mental, and physical wellbeing both via our supportive teams and Hospitality Action.
• Employee Comm’s: Stay connected through Eden Engage for all the latest team news.
• Grow with Eden: Develop with us through apprenticeships and leadership programs like RISE & THRIVE.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced leave and return-to-work financial support for life’s key moments.
• Everyday Essentials: Free parking, meals on duty, uniform provided and a footwear allowance.

A Culture of Collaboration and Care

• Your Voice Matters: Regular surveys that value your input.
• Real Action: “You said, we did”—because we listen and respond.
• Sustainability Focus: Employee champions at every hotel and HQ.

We’re proud members of the Hoteliers’ Charter, and our team is always at the heart of what we do, guided by our values of Heart, Honesty, Spirit, and Team.

Our commitment to equity means we welcome talent from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and we encourage applications from all communities, including underrepresented groups, parents, people living with disabilities, and those bringing diverse perspectives. Join us to experience what it means to work for a values-led, award-winning employer.

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