Sous Chef

Cotswold Inns & Hotels; Cotswold District; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% food & drink discount

Weekly tips on top of pay

Discounted hotel stays

Wagestream access

Healthcare cash plan

Job summary

Cotswold Inns & Hotels is seeking a proactive Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and lead a busy kitchen at The Bear on Rodborough Common. You will oversee daily service, craft menus with seasonal produce, and mentor a motivated kitchen team.

This role offers induction and training, opportunities for growth, and access to Fuller’s benefits including dining discounts and Wagestream pay options.

Qualifications

• Creativity in menu development and recipe ideation.
• Strong leadership to manage kitchen staff during service.
• Commitment to high hygiene standards and food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Act as deputy to Head Chef and run the kitchen in their absence.
• Prepare fresh dishes using seasonal, local ingredients.
• Bring new ideas to create fresh, innovative menus.
• Bring out the best in the kitchen team and ensure smooth services.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety during all services.

Skills

Creative thinking

Kitchen leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Hygiene qualification

Job description

At Cotswold Inns & Hotels, we pride ourselves on creating unforgettable experiences in some of the most beautiful locations in the Cotswold’s. Whether it’s a wedding reception, board meeting, holiday of a lifetime, or a Christmas feast, we believe in delivering warm hospitality and exceptional service with a personal touch every single day. The teams in our collection of characterful hotels thrive on individuality, integrity, and a deep connection to our communities.

With Fuller’s values at our core – doing things the right way, being part of the family, celebrating individuality, and always asking what’s next? – we invite you to bring your true self and grow with us in a place where tradition and personality are both treasured.

The Bear on Rodborough Common is nestled amongst the rambling hills of beautiful National Trust land. Popular with ramblers, dog walkers and golfers, expect a busy bar and accommodation with 46 rooms on site.

What we can offer you:

• An exciting variety of career paths: Explore a wide range of roles and career paths across our pubs and hotels.
• Supportive environment: We put people first and strive for a collaborative and trusting atmosphere where everyone is valued.
• Continuous growth: Engage in learning and development programs to fuel your personal and professional growth.
• 25% discount on food and drink, across all our pubs and hotels for you and your friends and family. Increasing to 30% after one year, 35% after three years and 40% after five years.
• A fair share of tips, paid on top of your hourly pay and paid on a weekly basis.
• Discounted hotel stays at hotels in the Fuller’s Family
• Access to ‘My Fuller’s’ – our online benefits platform where you can make savings at 100s of retailers and access discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets and much more.
• Healthcare Cash Plan – after one year with us you will have access to a 24-hour GP service and the ability to claim your money back for dentist and eyecare appointments.
• Full induction and training
• The option to receive up to 35% of your earnings as you earn them with Wagestream. This means you won’t always need to wait until payday.

What we look for in a Sous Chef:

• As a
  deputy to the Head Chef, you will take full control of the kitchen when they
  are away.
• Someone
  who will take pride in preparing fresh food made from seasonal, local
  ingredients.
• A
  creative Sous Chef who can bring new ideas and create fresh dishes.
• Bring
  the best out of the kitchen team.
• Take
  pride in every successful service.
• A
  hygiene qualification, excellent food knowledge and food safety awareness are
  all essential for this role.