Sous Chef/Senior Sous Chef

Thornbury Castle Hotel Limited; West Yorkshire, Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join its talented brigade in a beautifully restored Tudor Castle. This full-time position offers the opportunity to create exquisite 5-star dishes in a prestigious 3 Rosette restaurant. With a focus on modern British cuisine and locally sourced produce, you will collaborate closely with the Executive Head Chef, lead the kitchen, and ensure the highest food safety standards. Enjoy a supportive environment with exceptional staff, where your culinary talent will shine and contribute to delivering refined hospitality to guests in a unique setting.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Paid day off on your birthday

Complimentary stay at the castle after 3 months

Training programmes and online learning access

Staff and family rates on accommodation

Discounts on food and beverage

Recognition programmes

Uniform provided

Meals on duty

Free parking

Qualifications

• Talented Chef with professionalism, passion, and flair.
• Experience in a high-standard culinary environment is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for food preparation and service.
• Collaborate with the Executive Head Chef on menu creation.
• Lead the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Head Chef.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Team Collaboration

Menu Creation

Food Safety Procedures

Communication Skills

Education

Experience in 3 AA Rosette or 1 Michelin Star Environment

5+ Years in Culinary Role

Job description

Relais & Chateau at Thornbury Castle are seeking a Sous Chef to join our talented brigade of chefs. You will work in a unique and beautifully restored Castle and four Red Star boutique hotel, creating truly memorable and impressive 5-star dishes for our guests in our 3 Rosette restaurant.

About Us

Set on 15 acres of beautiful land, Thornbury Castle Hotel is the only Tudor Castle operating as a hotel in England. The Castle has recently undergone a multi-million pound refurbishment, restoring its regal grandeur. Located 20 minutes from Bristol, it offers 26 rooms and suites, an award-winning restaurant, bar, and two meeting and conference spaces. Our food style is modern British, using locally sourced produce from our kitchen garden and around the southwest. We operate 7 days a week, serving breakfast, afternoon tea, dinner, Sunday lunch, and hosting weddings and events. Our goal is to deliver “refined and personalised hospitality” to make our guests feel relaxed, special, and regal in a unique setting with exceptional staff.

Job Description

1. Full-time permanent position, 48 hours per week
2. Salary from £40,000 per annum, depending on experience
3. Additional share of service charge and tips paid monthly
4. Responsible for food preparation and service
5. Collaborate with the Executive Head Chef on menu creation
6. Lead the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Head Chef
7. Assist in training new kitchen staff
8. Maintain all food safety and health and safety procedures
9. Demonstrate natural culinary talent with attention to detail
10. Work calmly and independently, using initiative

Qualifications

1. Talented Chef with professionalism, passion, and flair
2. Experience in a 3 AA Rosette or 1 Michelin star environment is ideal, or at least 5 years' experience in a 2 AA Rosette role or higher
3. Calm, mature, resilient under pressure
4. Dedicated team player with strong communication skills
5. Ambition to succeed at the highest levels

Additional Information

1. 28 days holiday including bank holidays
2. Paid day off on your birthday
3. Complimentary stay at the castle after 3 months of successful probation
4. Training programmes and online learning access
5. Staff and family rates on accommodation and discounts on food and beverage
6. Recognition programmes
7. Uniform, meals on duty, and free parking provided