Sous Chef

Stanley House; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique hotel in Lancashire is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to support the Executive Head Chef. You'll lead and mentor the kitchen team, ensure high food quality, and contribute to menu development. This role offers competitive salary, a unique 4-day working week, and opportunities for professional growth in a vibrant culinary environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary + TRONC

4-day working week

Discounts on stays and Food & Beverage

Learning & professional development opportunities

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced annual and family leave

£500 service bonus for every 5 years service

Team Member of the Month/Year awards

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Proven restaurant experience with a focus on culinary quality.
• Ability to lead a team and mentor kitchen staff.
• Passionate about food and creativity in menu design.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Head Chef in delivering exceptional food quality and presentation.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire the kitchen team.
• Assist in kitchen operations, ensuring safety, hygiene, and efficiency.
• Help develop menus, new dishes, and seasonal offerings.
• Ensure smooth service across all food outlets, including events and banquets.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food presentation

Safety and hygiene compliance

Communication

Job description

We're investing in our culinary offer, with a kitchen refurbishment planned for the new year, and we've introduced a new 4‑day working week (40 hours per week) for the kitchen brigade, to support balance and attract top talent. The Opportunity: We're seeking a passionate and hands‑on Sous Chef to support the Executive Head Chef in delivering outstanding food across all hotel outlets, including the restaurant, bar & lounge, and events. You'll be a natural leader, mentoring the team, maintaining high standards, and helping shape menus and culinary concepts. This role is ideal for someone with proven restaurant experience, a flair for consistency and quality, and a drive to grow in a hotel or events environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Head Chef in delivering exceptional food quality and presentation.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire the kitchen team.
• Assist in kitchen operations, ensuring safety, hygiene, and efficiency.
• Help develop menus, new dishes, and seasonal offerings.
• Ensure smooth service across all food outlets, including events and banquets.

About the Hotel

Stanley House Hotel & Spa is an award‑winning boutique hotel set in 54 acres of beautiful Ribble Valley countryside. With 30 exceptional bedrooms, high‑end dining, weddings, events, and a world‑class spa, it's a unique environment for ambitious culinary talent.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + TRONC.
• 4‑day working week for the kitchen team.
• Discounts on stays and Food & Beverage across leaf HOSPITALITY portfolio of hotels.
• Learning & professional development opportunities.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced annual and family leave.
• £500 service bonus for every 5 years service.
• Team Member of the Month/Year awards.
• Uniform provided.

About Management

This hotel is managed by leaf HOSPITALITY, a hotel management company that is united by a simple value: be excellent. We work with branded and independent hotels, aiming to be a leader in the market where every member of our team plays a part in delivering excellent service to our guests, owners, and team members.