Sous chef

Select Appointments; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Gym & Spa access

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Select Appointments is recruiting a Sous Chef for a luxury destination spa in Leicestershire. Up to £40,000 plus tips, 39-hour week with TOIL, and real responsibility within a professional kitchen. You will support the daily operations and work closely with senior chefs to deliver high-quality dishes.

The role offers leadership opportunities, stock control, menu input, and development pathways. Free meals on shift, gym and spa access, and staff benefits accompany a supportive team focused on

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef in a luxury kitchen.
• Ability to lead and develop chefs and manage kitchen sections.
• Stock control and waste reduction experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Lead and develop chefs, oversee sections, manage stock and ordering.
• Take responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of senior chefs.

Job description

Sous Chef – Up to £40,000 + Tips, Leicestershire,

Ready to step up in your kitchen career? My client is looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join their talented team at a luxury destination spa, offering up to £40,000 plus tips and the opportunity to take on real responsibility within a professional kitchen.

As Sous Chef, you’ll support the day-to-day running of the kitchen, working closely with the senior team to deliver high-quality food and exceptional service. You’ll have the opportunity to lead and develop chefs, oversee sections, manage stock and ordering, reduce waste and contribute ideas to improve the food offering. The role also gives you the chance to take responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of the senior chefs, making it an excellent step for a chef looking to progress.

What’s in it for you:

• Up to £40,000 plus tips
• 39 hour week + TOIL
• Career development opportunities with genuine scope to progress
• Free meals, including breakfast, lunch and tea while working
• Free access to the gym, exercise classes and Thermal Spa, plus generous discounts on treatments, food and stays

You’ll be joining a well-established luxury destination spa with a friendly, supportive kitchen team and a strong focus on staff development and wellbeing. With excellent facilities, recognition and reward schemes and a range of staff benefits, it’s an environment where talented chefs are given the opportunity to develop and progress.

This is a 39-hour Sous Chef role, working on a rota including some weekends. If you're an experienced chef ready to take the next step, lead a team and develop your career while earning up to £40,000 plus tips.