Sous Chef – Luxury 4 Star Hotel

Goldenkeys; England; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A charming countryside hotel in the Cotswolds is looking for a skilled Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and lead the kitchen. Responsibilities include crafting innovative dishes with seasonal ingredients and mentoring the kitchen team to uphold high standards. This full-time position offers a competitive salary package of about £42,000, live-in accommodation, and various employee benefits including healthcare and discounts.

Benefits

Live in accommodation

Excellent learning and development programs

Healthcare Cash Plan

Discounted on F&B and hotel stays

Retail discounts, including gym memberships and cinema tickets

Early pay with Wagestream

Qualifications

• Proven culinary experience in a professional kitchen.
• Ability to handle food safely and maintain hygiene standards.
• Experience in restaurant environments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and lead the kitchen when necessary.
• Craft dishes using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.
• Enhance the restaurant's reputation with creative menu ideas.
• Motivate and mentor kitchen team members.
• Ensure food hygiene and safety standards are upheld.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Kitchen Management Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Kitchen Experience

Labor Cost Analysis

Catering

Cooking

Cost Control

Sanitation

Knife Skills

Job description

Job Description

We are so excited to be working with a delightful countryside hotel in the heart of the Cotswolds. This charming retreat is home to a 2‑Rosette restaurant celebrated for its innovative seasonal menus and exceptional dining experiences. They are now on the lookout for a skilled and creative Sous Chef to play a key role in their kitchen ensuring every dish is executed to perfection.

You’ll be wondering what’s in it for you as the Sous Chef

• Circa £42,000 package
• Live in accommodation
• Excellent learning and development programs
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Discounted on F&B and hotel stays
• Retail discounts including discounted gym memberships and cinema tickets
• Early pay with Wagestream

Responsibilities as the Sous Chef

• Supporting the Head Chef and stepping up to lead the kitchen in their absence.
• Crafting dishes that highlight the best seasonal locally sourced ingredients.
• Bringing fresh ideas and creativity to the menu enhancing the restaurant’s reputation.
• Motivating and mentoring the team to deliver consistently high standards.
• Maintaining impeccable food hygiene and safety standards.

PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK TO BE SUITABLE FOR THIS ROLE.

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Key Skills

• Culinary Experience
• Food Handling
• Restaurant Experience
• Kitchen Management Experience
• Food Preparation Experience
• Kitchen Experience
• Labor Cost Analysis
• Catering
• Cooking
• Cost Control
• Sanitation
• Knife Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1