Sous Chef

Peoplebank; Bradford-on-Avon; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Knife Sponsorship Scheme

Chefs dine out scheme

Training and development

Birthday day off

EarlyPay

Cycle to work scheme

Help@Hand wellness service

Life Assurance Benefit

Enhanced parental packages

Volunteer paid day off

LFH Benefit Hub

Discounted hotel stays

Job summary

Woolley Grange Hotel, part of Luxury Family Hotels, seeks a Sous Chef to lead a creative kitchen team at our Wiltshire retreat. This permanent role is 48 hours per week over five days, including weekends, with a salary of £42,108 per year plus generous service charge and a brilliant benefits package.

You will develop menus, oversee day‑to‑day kitchen operations, coach junior staff, ensure health and food safety standards, and strive to deliver an unforgettable dining experience for every guest.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or a similar role in a high-quality restaurant or hotel setting.
• Culinary qualifications and a strong understanding of various cooking techniques.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with a passion for developing the team.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Development of recipes: helping with seasonal menu writing, and preparing high-quality dishes
• Kitchen Management: Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, cleanliness, and adherence to all health and safety standards.
• Team Leadership: Lead and inspire the kitchen team, building their knowledge in a collaborative work environment. Provide guidance, training, and support to junior kitchen staff.
• Quality Control: Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency. Conduct regular checks to ensure all dishes meet the established standards.
• Ordering and Inventory: Monitor stock levels, and place orders as needed to ensure a well-stocked and organized kitchen.

Job description

Contract: Permanent
Salary: £42,108 per annum plus service charge and benefits

About Us: Woolley Grange, part of Luxury Family Hotels, has just reopened it's doors following a beautiful refurbishment and now features a brand-new, state-of-the-art induction kitchen designed for culinary excellence. Join our team and help shape the next chapter of this much-loved Wiltshire retreat.

Role Overview:

As a Sous Chef at Woolley Grange Hotel you will be a key player in our culinary team, contributing to the creation of exceptional dishes that reflect our commitment to quality. This role requires a creative and dedicated individual with a strong culinary background, leadership skills, and a passion for delivering an unforgettable dining experience.

This a permanent role, at 48 hours per week over 5 days (including weekends), with an annual salary of £42,108 plus generous service charge and a brilliant benefit package.

Responsibilities:

• Development of recipes: helping with seasonal menu writing, and preparing high-quality dishes
• Kitchen Management: Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, cleanliness, and adherence to all health and safety standards.
• Team Leadership: Lead and inspire the kitchen team, building their knowledge in a collaborative work environment. Provide guidance, training, and support to junior kitchen staff.
• Quality Control: Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency. Conduct regular checks to ensure all dishes meet the established standards.
• Ordering and Inventory: Monitor stock levels, and place orders as needed to ensure a well-stocked and organized kitchen.

To succeed in this role, we are looking for someone who:

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or a similar role in a high-quality restaurant or hotel setting.
• Culinary qualifications and a strong understanding of various cooking techniques.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with a passion for developing the team.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and compliance.

Why work with us?

• Knife Sponsorship Scheme – We understand the importance of a chef’s tools so we offer our kitchen team members up to £120 to put towards your very own knives.
• Chefs dine out scheme – We want our chefs to experience new styles and tastes of dining as part of their development so every 6 months we will give you £100 on eating out at restaurant of your choice!


• Training and development is central to life at LFH, it’s something we truly value. We are proudly certified by the Institute of Hospitality and support our teams’ development through partnerships with award-winning, hospitality specific apprenticeship providers.


• An extra day’s holiday for your birthday


• EarlyPay – Need to access some of your monthly salary a little early sometimes? No problem!


• Cycle to work scheme


• Help@Hand - Our online health and wellbeing service – Get same day remote GP appointments, Mental Health support and Physiotherapy on us.


• Life Assurance Benefit for peace of mind for your loved ones.


• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity packages


• Want to give back but never have the time? We will give you a paid day off for any volunteering or fundraising you would like to get involved in once a year


• The LFH Benefit Hub – Easily accessible employee discount platform for you to take advantage of at your favourite high street and online retailers


• 50% off Food and Beverage and the Spa across Luxury Family Hotels.


• Incredible discounted hotel stays for you, friends and family

Please ensure you check the hotel location as some of our hotels are hidden away and you will have to use your own transport to locate us!

Who are LFH?

Woolley Grange is entering an exciting new chapter. Nestled in the heart of beautiful Wiltshire, this much-loved Jacobean manor has recently undergone an extensive and thoughtful refurbishment. Every detail has been designed to honour its rich heritage while introducing a refreshed sense of warmth and charm.

As part of the Luxury Family Hotels collection, Woolley Grange continues to create truly memorable experiences for every member of the family. We’re now looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join us at this inspiring moment and play a key role in shaping the next chapter of one of Wiltshire’s most distinctive family hotels.

Here at LFH we are an equal opportunities employer and strive to create a diverse and accessible workplace for all. We believe in a culture and inclusive team member experience that values people from all backgrounds, race and religions. We respect, value and embrace diversity and ensure everyone is recognised and respected, we celebrate our differences.