Sous Chef

Grantley Hall; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Grantley Hall is seeking a talented Sous Chef to uphold our culinary excellence and inspire our kitchen team. Based in the North Yorkshire countryside, this five-star estate operates multiple outlets and delivers exceptional dining experiences.

You will lead the kitchen brigade, develop menus that reflect our high standards across all service points, and mentor junior staff. The role requires a passion for food, strong knife skills, and a proven ability to work under pressure in a luxury

Qualifications

• Proven ability to supervise and develop kitchen teams.
• Experience creating menus for luxury restaurant environments.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and food safety regulations.
• Excellent knife skills and precision in food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen brigade to ensure safe, smooth operation.
• Develop and execute creative menus reflecting high restaurant standards across outlets.
• Maintain exceptional food quality across all service points.
• Gather guest and team feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Assist on specific sections and perform additional duties as required.
• Mentor junior staff and oversee training.
• Oversee daily ordering, stock usage, and menu planning to optimise resources.
• Uphold cleanliness, organisation, stock control and overall kitchen standards.
• Work under pressure in a fast-paced luxury kitchen environment.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and food safety regulations.

Skills

Kitchen team leadership

Menu development

Food safety & HACCP

High-end kitchen standards

Staff training & mentoring

Attention to detail

Job description

Located in the stunning North Yorkshire countryside, Grantley Hall is a five-star, 17th-century estate celebrated for its stately grandeur and contemporary luxury. As a leader in luxury hospitality - the first UK hotel to achieve Hospitality Assured World Class Status and a recipient of a Two MICHELIN Key Distinction in 2024 - we are committed to the values of accountability, boldness, collaboration, continuous improvement, curiosity, customer commitment, diversity and honesty. We are seeking a talented Sous Chef to uphold our culinary excellence and inspire our kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen brigade to ensure smooth, safe and efficient operations.
• Develop and execute creative menus that reflect the high standards of our five restaurants and other outlets.
• Maintain exceptional food quality across all service points served by Fletcher's Kitchen.
• Gather and communicate guest and team feedback to the Head Chef, driving continuous improvement.
• Assist on specific sections and perform additional duties as required.
• Train, mentor and delegate tasks to junior kitchen staff, fostering their development.
• Oversee daily ordering, stock usage, menu planning and business levels to optimise resources.
• Uphold the cleanliness, organisation, stock control and overall standards of the kitchen. A genuine passion for food and a willingness to learn.
• Excellent kitchen and knife skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Comprehensive understanding of health, safety and food safety regulations.
• Ability to work to the exacting standards demanded by a luxury establishment.
• Innovation, creativity and a proactive approach to menu development.
• Comfort working under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Proven experience supervising, guiding and developing kitchen teams.