Sous Chef - Live in

Hand Picked Hotels; Longfield; On-site; GBP 39,600 - 48,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share of service charge

Uniform and meals on shift

Spa and gym access

Free onsite parking

Company pension

Discounted stays

Job summary

Hand Picked Hotels is seeking a Sous Chef for Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa in Longfield, Kent. The role involves supporting a top-tier culinary operation, working with the Head Chef to deliver creative, high-quality dishes across a multi-outlet rosette/Michelin environment.

You will train and motivate the kitchen team, manage service, stock and costs, and contribute to flawless events from weddings to private dining, all while upholding luxury hospitality standards.

Qualifications

• Strong Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef experience within a multi-outlet rosette/Michelin hotel environment.
• Experience with weddings, bespoke events and private dining.
• Attention to precision, organisation and detail; high standards and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of an exceptional culinary experience for guests; oversee food preparation and service with Head Chef.
• Help train and develop the culinary team; lead by example during service.
• Assist with menu delivery, stock monitoring and supplier relations.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Sous Chef - Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa

Location: Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NQ

Salary: £44,000 per annum + service charge + excellent colleague benefits

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

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Sous Chef at Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa, part of Hand Picked Hotels. Tucked away in the scenic Kent countryside, yet just moments from London, Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa offers a workplace where heritage and genuine hospitality come together. Joining our team means being part of a venue known for delivering exceptional conferences, executive retreats, and unforgettable occasions.

As a member of our team, you’ll help create unforgettable moments for guests as they explore our tranquil grounds, celebrate special events, and enjoy our personalised service, with an emphasis on service, excellence & consistency.

What will the role involve?

The role of a Sous Chef at Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa 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.

This is a full‑time role working 5 days out of 7 including weekends on a rota basis, 45 hours per week, which may vary depending on business.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary of £44,000 per annum 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.
• Complimentary spa and gym access (where available, restrictions apply at some venues).
• 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).
• Introduction bonus for new colleague recommendations.
• Colleague of the Month awards, which leads to our annual awards ceremony.
• Regular team gatherings and appreciation events.

Who we’re looking for

• 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.
• You 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.

Apply Today: If you're an experienced Sous Chef looking to work in a luxury hotel, take the next step in your career with Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa and apply now.

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