Sous Chef - Pan Asian Cuisine - Harrogate

Grantley Hall; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious luxury hotel in Harrogate is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Manager to oversee kitchen operations and ensure high culinary standards. The ideal candidate will demonstrate creativity in menu design and a passion for food, along with the ability to train junior staff. Offering competitive tips and comprehensive benefits, this role emphasizes career development and excellence in luxury service.

Benefits

Tips typically over £200 per month

Complimentary meals whilst on duty

31 days annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Discounted stays at Grantley Hall

Qualifications

• A true passion for food.
• Enthusiasm to work in a luxury establishment.
• Commitment to improving culinary skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing the kitchen operation smoothly and safely.
• Developing creative menus and services.
• Ensuring exceptional food quality.
• Training junior team members.
• Maintaining kitchen cleanliness and standards.

Skills

Good kitchen & knife skills

Experience of supervising and guiding others

A thorough understanding of health & safety guidelines

Innovation and creativity

Ability to work under pressure

Willingness to learn

Job description

Overview

Nestled in the North Yorkshire countryside, Grantley Hall is a five-star, 17th‑century property offering a blend of stately grandeur and contemporary luxury. A leader in luxury hospitality, it was the first UK hotel to achieve Hospitality Assured World Class Status and also received a Two MICHELIN Key Distinction in 2024. As a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and PoB Hotels, it features 47 opulent rooms and suites, five restaurants, three bars, an award‑winning spa, and a cutting‑edge gym, making Grantley Hall a truly distinctive luxury experience. The hotel is also a member of Forbes Travel Guide which recognises a commitment to service excellence across the globe.

Responsibilities

• Managing the brigade ensuring the smooth, safe, and efficient running of the kitchen operation
• Demonstrating a committed approach to the development of creative menus and service in the kitchen
• Ensuring the quality of food is of the exceptional standard expected when dining at Grantley Hall
• Continually striving towards achievement and improvement
• Ensuring the Head Chef is kept aware of any relevant feedback from either the hotel guests or team
• Assisting on sections or help with other duties when required
• Training and delegation of tasks to the junior members of the team
• Ordering on a daily basis, whilst keeping in mind stock usage, menu planning and business levels
• The cleanliness, stock control, organisation and standards of the kitchen
• A true passion for food
• The enthusiasm and willingness to learn
• Good kitchen & knife skills
• A thorough understanding of health & safety and food safety guidelines within the kitchen
• A willingness to work to the high standards that are demanded from a luxury establishment
• Innovation, creativity and attention to detail
• Relish the pressure of the kitchen environment
• Experience of supervising and guiding others

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits and have excellent opportunities for career development and provide exceptional training programmes for all employees:

• Tips typically over £200 per month (£2,400 per year)
• Complimentary bespoke uniform and chef whites
• Complimentary meals whilst on duty
• Refer a Friend bonus – Earn up to £1000
• Complimentary employee car parking
• Complimentary state‑of‑the‑art onsite gym – with personal trainer support
• 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays) increasing with service
• Professional development opportunities at all levels
• Reimbursement on work shoes, sight tests and professional memberships
• Modern and spacious discounted live‑in accommodation for eligible roles
• Access to hundreds of exclusive employee benefits, rewards and discounts targeted specifically at the hospitality sector. We support our employees to do more with their money and help their wellbeing be providing access to a wide range of standout wellbeing support.
• We celebrate success with an annual awards ceremony as well as team events and incentives. Throughout the year we also celebrate training achievements, birthdays, marriages, new babies and length of service awards.
• Employee Assistance Programme helpline and online support, along with wellbeing champions onsite
• Team Member of the Month Awards
• Discount on Grantley Hall’s Restaurants, Spa products and Gift Shop
• Discounted stays at Grantley Hall, as well as other Pride of Britain Hotels
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Wagestream, allowing you to instantly access your wages
• Simplyhealth – Health cash plan