Sous Chef

Mallory Court Hotel & Spa, Leamington Spa; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Monthly Tips

Discounts & Perks

Wellbeing Center

Health & Wellness Plans

Sustainable Commuting

Exclusive EHC Perks

The Happy Hub

Genuine Wellbeing Support

Employee Comm’s

Grow with Eden

Family-Friendly Policies

Everyday Essentials

Job summary

Eden Hotel Collection is seeking a Sous Chef to join our senior kitchen brigade. You will supervise the kitchen, organise the workload, delegate to junior chefs, and deputise for the Head Chef when required.

We value leadership, timekeeping and teamwork as we deliver Rosette standard dining and drive menu innovation in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Credible experience in a professional food environment; with Professional Cookery qualification to Level 3-4 or proven experience
• A passion for food and ethically sourced produce, with a pride in its delivery to the plate
• Lead a section and chefs ensuring food is prepped and ready for service – great timekeeping and organisational skills
• Potential, commitment and ability to work under pressure, and be an excellent team player

Responsibilities

• Supervise the kitchen, organise workload and delegate to junior chefs
• Lead in Head Chef’s absence and support with menu design
• Be proactive in self-development and development of the brigade
• Motivate and promote positive behaviour within the team

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Team player

Knife handling

Pressure handling

Education

Professional Cookery Level 3-4

Job description

**We’re proud winners of the AA Small Hotel Group of the year 2024-25 and recently crowned Best Employer at the 2025 Springboard Awards for Excellence**

What you’ll be doing?

As Sous Chef, you will play a key role within our senior kitchen brigade in supervising the kitchen, organising the workload and delegating to junior chefs. Your will have gained your skills in a similar environment and use your skillset to demonstrate innovation, support with menu design and deputise in the Head Chef’s absence.
You will be proactive in self-development and the development of all members of the kitchen brigade. Motivating and promoting positive behaviour is also key.

What you’ll need?

The successful candidate for the role of Sous Chef will be professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated to providing Rosette Standard food. You will be required to work well within the team and lead by example to the brigade.

• You will already have gained credible experience within a professional food environment; with Professional Cookery qualification to Level 3-4 or proven experience;
• A passion for food and ethically sourced produce, with a pride in its delivery to the plate;
• The ability to lead a section and chefs in ensuring food is prepped and ready for service – great timekeeping and organisational skills are key;
• Your potential, your commitment, and your ability to work under pressure alongside being an excellent team player, is every bit as important to us as your knife-handling skills.

EHC are committed to offering opportunities to those groups who may be under represented within our workforce – within our kitchen’s, we would particularly welcome the addition of a greater representation of female chef’s.

What’s in it for you?

At Eden Hotel Collection, we’re proud of our award-winning approach to employee wellbeing, engagement, and recognition (with industry award wins in 2023, 2024 and 2025!) —which means you’re joining a team that values your happiness, growth, and success every step of the way.

• Generous Time Off: 31 days of leave, increasing to 33 with service.
• Monthly Tips: Fairly shared service charge/gratuities, all paid on second paydate in the month.
• Discounts & Perks: Exclusive savings at 800+ retailers, gyms, restaurants, days out, and utilities.
• Wellbeing Center: Access to Hello Fresh recipes, fitness videos, and financial planning tools.
• Health & Wellness Plans: Dental, vision, alternative care, and 24/7 GP access.
• Sustainable Commuting: Cycle-to-Work and Electric Vehicle Leasing options.
• Exclusive EHC Perks: Discounted stays, spa treatments, golf, and leisure at our properties.
• The Happy Hub: Our reward and recognition platform where you can send peer-to-peer cards, earn monetary rewards, be celebrated as Employee of the Month, and receive long-service vouchers.
• Genuine Wellbeing Support: We’re here to support your financial, mental, and physical wellbeing both via our supportive teams and Hospitality Action.
• Employee Comm’s: Stay connected through Eden Engage for all the latest team news.
• Grow with Eden: Develop with us through apprenticeships and leadership programs like RISE & THRIVE.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced leave and return-to-work financial support for life’s key moments.
• Everyday Essentials: Free parking, meals on duty, uniform provided and a footwear allowance.

A Culture of Collaboration and Care

We work together to create a truly inclusive workplace, where your voice matters, and real change happens:

• Your Voice Matters: Regular surveys that valueyourinput.
• Real Action: “You said, we did”—because we listen and respond.
• Sustainability Focus: Employee champions at every hotel and HQ.

We’re proud members of the Hoteliers’ Charter, and our team is always at the heart of what we do, guided by our values of Heart, Honesty, Spirit, and Team.

Our commitment to equity means we welcome talent from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and we encourage applications from all communities, parents, people living with disabilities, and those bringing diverse perspectives. Join us to experience what it means to work for a values-led, award-winning employer.

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