Sous Chef – Holme Lacy House Hotel

Warner Leisure Hotels; Holme Lacy; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym and leisure facilities

Pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Cycle to Work

Discounted food onsite (60%)

Life Assurance

Free car parking

Employee discount program

Job summary

Warner Hotels is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join the culinary team at Holme Lacy. You will oversee kitchen operations, train junior chefs, and ensure high standards of food safety and guest satisfaction.

Join a branded environment with opportunities for training, development, and employee benefits. The role offers a competitive salary and potential live-in arrangements, with extensive staff perks and career progression.

Qualifications

• Branded environment experience and standards.
• Ability to lead kitchen teams and train juniors.
• Strong food safety, storage and cooking techniques.
• Experience managing orders, stock and forecast against occupancy.
• Financial awareness to manage departmental costs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and service readiness.
• Supervise and train junior chefs, promoting team collaboration.
• Maintain food safety standards, storage, handling, cooking.
• Monitor inventory levels and manage food costs to meet targets.
• Support Head Chef and respond to guest feedback.

Skills

Brand standards understanding

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

Cost management

Adaptability under pressure

Job description

Salary: £32,000 – £36,000

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Sous Chef to join the culinary team at Warner Hotels, helping to create exceptional dining experiences for our guests.

What will I be doing?

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, ensuring all stations are properly organised and prepared for service.
• Supervising and training junior chefs, promoting a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Ensuring food safety standards are always adhered to, including proper storage, handling, and cooking techniques.
• Monitoring inventory levels and managing food costs to meet financial targets.
• Supporting the Head Chef in maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and responding to guest feedback

What are we looking for?

• A Sous Chef who understands the importance of working in a branded environment.
• You will have the ability to create a culture of support and actively encourages teamwork.
• Willingness to challenge if standards aren’t meeting required levels.
• A chef with a passion for great food and service.

What skills do I need?

• Understands the important of working with a branded menu.
• Experience of managing orders, food stocks and forecast against occupancy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and can adapt quickly to changing requirements.
• Good financial knowledge with the ability to manage costs in line with the department’s budget.

Why Work for Warner Hotels?

• Potential live-inavailable
• Free use of gym and leisure facilities
• 60% discounted food onsite
• Pension scheme
• A fantastic opportunity for career development through externally recognised qualifications in addition to in-house training and development (Degrees and Apprenticeship level)
• 28 days annual leave per year (Inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 20% discount at breaks at Warner, Butlins & Haven + additional discounts during your stays for you and your family
• Help @ Hand from Unum – including virtual GP, Physiotherapy support, Mental Health sessions
• Life Assurance
• Free Car Parking onsite
• Family Friendly policies
• Refer a friend scheme
• Aslan: Our Reward & recognition portal includes access to a financial wellbeing platform
• Access to a discounts platform including a points based discount plan to increase your retail discounts
• Access your wages on demand through Aslan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• L&G Care Concierge
• Glow Getters and Long Service Awards

Ready to discover your glow?

Be part of something more than a hotel — where your personality shines and your ideas matter.

At Warner Hotels, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require.

If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments while applying, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: [e-mail]

Location:

Holme Lacy House Hotel, Holme Lacy, HR2 6LP