Sous Chef

Hand Picked Hotels; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge

28 days holiday including bank hols

Uniform provided

Meals on shift

Onsite parking

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Discount platform

Employee recognition awards

Job summary

Hand Picked Hotels is seeking a knowledgeable Sous Chef for Buckland Manor Hotel in Worcestershire. The role involves supporting an exceptional culinary experience, working closely with the Head Chef, and developing the team to maintain high standards in a luxury country-house setting.

The position offers a competitive salary (£39,000 per annum) plus service charge and a comprehensive benefits package, with 5 days a week across a permanent, full-time roster.

Qualifications

• Active and enthusiastic candidate with strong Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef experience in a multi-outlet rosette/Michelin hotel environment.
• Exposure to weddings, bespoke events and private dining, with a focus on precision, organisation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of exceptional culinary experiences for guests.
• Assist Head Chef in overseeing food preparation and service.
• Lead and develop culinary team through training and guidance.
• Manage kitchen operations, monitor stock and costs, and liaise with suppliers.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Team leadership

Cost control

Supplier relationships

Job description

Hand Picked Hotels

Sous Chef - Buckland Manor Hotel

Location: Worcestershire, WR12 7LY

Salary: £39,000 per annum + service charge + excellent colleague benefits

Job Type: Full-time | Permanent | 5 days out of 7

Come and join our Team…

We are currently seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Sous Chef at Buckland Manor Hotel, part of Hand Picked Hotels.

Buckland Manor is renowned for creating exceptional guest experiences through outstanding service, attention to detail, and warm hospitality. Working here means becoming part of a dedicated team committed to excellence, helping to deliver memorable stays, special celebrations, and outstanding dining experiences in one of the Cotswolds' most beautiful country house hotels.

Set within 10 acres of beautifully maintained gardens in the picturesque Cotswold village of Buckland, Buckland Manor provides a stunning and tranquil working environment. From welcoming guests and delivering exceptional dining experiences to supporting special occasions and events, your contribution will play an important role in creating unforgettable moments for our guests.

If you're looking for a role where you'll be valued, supported, and part of a friendly and professional team in a charming luxury country house setting, Buckland Manor could be the perfect place for you.

What will the role involve?

The role of a Sous Chef at Buckland Manor Hotel involves supporting the delivery of an exceptional culinary experience for guests, ensuring that dishes consistently reflect creativity, quality, and seasonal diversity. Working closely with the Head Chef, the Sous Chef will help oversee food preparation and service, maintain outstanding standards of presentation and flavour, and play a key part in the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen. As Sous Chef, your role will focus on supporting and developing the culinary team through training, guidance, and leading by example during service. Responsibilities also include helping to manage kitchen operations, monitoring stock and costs, maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, and assisting with menu delivery across the hotel, special events in our private dining rooms and ensuring every dish enhances the guest experience and upholds the hotel's reputation for excellence in luxury hospitality.

What's in it for you?

• A competitive salary of £39,000 plus a share of service charge.
• A welcoming, inclusive culture where long-term friendships and diversity are celebrated.
• Ongoing career development with in-house and external training, including apprenticeships and industry-recognised courses.
• 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days including bank holidays with length of service.
• Uniform and meals on shift provided.
• Free onsite parking (where applicable).
• Access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company pension, enhanced sick pay & Life assurance scheme.
• Online retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well-being platform.
• Discounted stays in our hotels and on food, drink, spa treatments & products.
• Annual loyalty awards (like afternoon teas and overnight stays). I
• ntroduction bonus for new colleague recommendations.
• Colleague of the Month awards, which leads to our annual awards ceremony.
• Regular team gatherings and appreciation events.

Are you Hand Picked?

We are looking for active and enthusiastic candidates that have a willing attitude and a welcoming and friendly nature. We work as a team to ensure our hotel operates smoothly and our guests are receiving a high-quality, personalised, and magical experience that they remember, recommend and return to time and time again.

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ou will have strong Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef experience within a multi-outlet rosette/Michelin hotel environment, with exposure to weddings, bespoke events and private dining, and a consistent focus on precision, organisation and attention to detail.

We want people that are passionate, showing the ability to go above and beyond naturally, that take pride in delivering consistently high standards and pay attention to all the details, with a focus on service, excellent and consistency as the everyday.

Who we are...

Hand Picked Hotels was founded in 2001 by owner and Chairman, Julia Hands MBE, and today still remains a family-owned group which has 24 unique luxury country houses and coastal retreats, each hand picked for their individuality. Architecturally distinctive and quintessentially British, every hotel boasts an extraordinary location from Scotland to the Channel Islands, offering breathtaking views from vast countryside to expansive beaches, to lush woodlands.Dedicated to creating unique and enchanting stays, curated personalised service runs through the heart of every hotel. Whilst each hotel is individual, each property fulfils the company values of family, individuality, community and care, with a team commitment to aiming higher and delight their guests with magical experiences that offer a true escape from the every day.Hand Picked Hotels are committed to protecting the environment for a sustainable future, and all of our hotels have received the 'Green Tourism' accreditation. A Recognition of our progress in reducing energy use and waste, supporting biodiversity, and sourcing responsibly from local and ethical partners.

Hand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.