Sous Chef

Berkshire News; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym access

60% discounted food onsite

Pension scheme

Career development opportunities

28 days annual leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Free car parking onsite

Family friendly policies

Refer a friend scheme

Aslan rewards & recognition portal

Discount platform access

Wages on demand

Glow Getters and Long Service Awards

Job summary

Warner Hotels in the Cotswolds invites an experienced Sous Chef to join the Heythrop Park culinary team. You’ll oversee daily kitchen operations, train junior staff, and ensure food safety and cost controls to deliver exceptional guest dining experiences.

The role offers £40,974 salary, plus extensive benefits including gym access, discounted meals, a pension, 28 days’ annual leave, and strong opportunities for professional development through in-house and external qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef in a branded environment.
• Ability to train junior chefs and lead teams.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and stock management.
• Commercial awareness and cost control skills.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, ensuring all stations are prepared for service.
• Supervising and training junior chefs, promoting teamwork.
• Ensuring food safety standards, proper storage and cooking techniques.
• Monitoring inventory levels and managing food costs.
• Supporting Head Chef and responding to guest feedback.

Skills

Sous Chef responsibilities

Team training

Food safety

Cost control

Job description

Salary: £40,974

Join our team at Heythrop Park, part of the Warner Hotels Group. This 311-bedroom hotel with two theatres, a spa, and three restaurants is set within 440 acres of parkland in the heart of the Cotswolds.

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Sous Chef to join the culinary team at Warner Hotels, helping to create exceptional dining experiences for our guests.We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Sous Chef to join the culinary team at Warner Hotels, helping to create exceptional dining experiences for our guests.

What will I be doing?

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, ensuring all stations are properly organised and prepared for service.
• Supervising and training junior chefs, promoting a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Ensuring food safety standards are always adhered to, including proper storage, handling, and cooking techniques.
• Monitoring inventory levels and managing food costs to meet financial targets.
• Supporting the Head Chef in maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and responding to guest feedback

What are we looking for?

• A Sous Chef who understands the importance of working in a branded environment.
• You will have the ability to create a culture of support and actively encourages teamwork.
• Willingness to challenge if standards aren’t meeting required levels.
• A chef with a passion for great food and service.

What skills do I need?

• Understands the important of working with a branded menu.
• Experience of managing orders, food stocks and forecast against occupancy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and can adapt quickly to changing requirements.
• Good financial knowledge with the ability to manage costs in line with the department’s budget.

Why Work for Warner Hotels?

• Free use of gym and leisure facilities
• 60% discounted food onsite
• Pension scheme
• A fantastic opportunity for career development through externally recognised qualifications in addition to in-house training and development (Degrees and Apprenticeship level)
• 28 days annual leave per year (Inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 20% discount at breaks at Warner, Butlins & Haven + additional discounts during your stays for you and your family
• Help @ Hand from Unum - including virtual GP, Physiotherapy support, Mental Health sessions
• Life Assurance
• Free Car Parking onsite
• Family Friendly policies
• Refer a friend scheme
• Aslan: Our Reward & recognition portal includes access to a financial wellbeing platform
• Access to a discounts platform including a points based discount plan to increase your retail discounts
• Access your wages on demand through Aslan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• L&G Care Concierge
• Glow Getters and Long Service Awards

Ready to discover your glow?

Be part of something more than a hotel — where your personality shines and your ideas matter.

At Warner Hotels, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require.

If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments while applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at: [e-mail]