Sous Chef – Luxury Boutique Hotel

Trades Workforce Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality recruitment agency is seeking a motivated Sous Chef for a beautifully restored boutique hotel in Buckinghamshire. This role offers a chance to lead a talented kitchen team aiming for 2–3 AA Rosettes and provides opportunities for creative input in menu development. The ideal candidate should be experienced in high-quality kitchens and possess strong leadership skills. A competitive salary of £40,000 per annum plus service charge is offered, along with excellent progression opportunities as the business grows.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or similar role in a high-quality kitchen.
• Understanding of food safety regulations and kitchen organization.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the kitchen brigade alongside the Head Chef.
• Drive creativity and quality across all sections of the kitchen.
• Develop junior chefs through training and support.
• Ensure high standards of food safety and hygiene.

Skills

Creativity

Team leadership

Food safety and hygiene

Menu development

Job description

Our client is a beautifully restored boutique hotel in the Buckinghamshire countryside that has undergone significant investment to create an exceptional dining destination. With stylish surroundings and a talented, ambitious kitchen team, they are pushing to achieve 2–3 AA Rosettes and are looking for a driven Sous Chef to help lead them on this exciting journey.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative and motivated chef to play a key role in shaping the future of a growing, high‑calibre kitchen.

Due to the hotel’s location, having your own transport is recommended.

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

• £40,000 per annum plus service charge
• Joining a property with major investment and ambitious plans
• Being part of a kitchen aiming for 2–3 AA Rosettes
• Creative input into seasonal menus and future direction
• Excellent opportunities for progression as the business grows

Responsibilities as the Sous Chef…

• Leading and motivating the brigade alongside the Head Chef
• Driving consistency, creativity and quality across all sections
• Developing junior chefs through training, guidance and support
• Ensuring high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen organisation
• Contributing ideas to seasonal menu development and new concepts

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

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