SOUS CHEF

Grantley Hall; Risplith; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly service charge £3,400 annually

Job summary

Grantley Hall Group Limited seeks a talented Sous Chef to uphold culinary excellence in a luxury setting. You will lead the kitchen team, develop menus reflecting high standards, and supervise daily operations across multiple outlets at Grantley Hall.

The role demands precise knife skills, strong team leadership, and a passion for exceptional quality, with a focus on health and safety regulations and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in luxury or high-end hospitality environments preferred.
• Excellent health and food safety knowledge.
• Ability to train and mentor junior kitchen staff.
• Proven track record in menu development and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen brigade to ensure smooth, safe operations.
• Develop and execute creative menus across outlets.
• Maintain exceptional food quality across service points.
• Gather guest and team feedback for continuous improvement.
• Oversee ordering, stock usage and menu planning.
• Uphold cleanliness, organization and kitchen standards.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Menu development

Food safety

Knife skills

Team supervision

Job description

Salary: Competitive, plus monthly service charge, typically £3,400 annually

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.

Skills & Experience

• 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.

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Salary
Competitive, plus monthly service charge, typically £3,400 annually