Sous Chef/Senior Sous Chef

Quince; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join their dynamic kitchen team at a historic castle hotel. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to create exquisite 5-star dishes in a stunning setting. With a focus on modern British cuisine and locally sourced ingredients, you will collaborate closely with the Executive Head Chef to craft innovative menus and lead the kitchen in their absence. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values personal growth, creativity, and a passion for culinary excellence, alongside a range of attractive benefits including holiday perks and career development opportunities.

Benefits

28-day holiday including bank holidays

Paid day off on your birthday

Complimentary stay at the castle after probation

Training programmes

Staff and family rates on accommodation

Uniform and meals provided

Free parking

Qualifications

• Talented chef with a professional approach and passion for the culinary arts.
• Experience in high-standard kitchen environments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality dishes in a prestigious kitchen.
• Lead the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Head Chef.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work unsupervised

Strong communication skills

Team player

Culinary creativity

Education

Experience in 3 AA Rosette or 1 Michelin star environment

5 years' experience in 2 AA Rosette

Job description

Company 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 and create truly memorable and impressive 5* 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 program, bringing back to life the regal grandeur of its past. Located 20 minutes’ drive from Bristol, it offers 26 rooms and suites, an award-winning restaurant, bar, and two unique meeting and conference spaces. Our food style is modern British, using the best locally sourced produce from our kitchen garden and around the southwest. We operate 7 days a week, serving breakfast, afternoon tea, dinner, and Sunday lunch as well as the occasional wedding and functions. Our company goal is to deliver “refined and personalised hospitality” to enable our hotel to be a place where all guests can relax, enjoy themselves, and have a break from normal life, to feel like royalty in a unique place with unique people.

Job Description

• Full time permanent position 48 hours per week
• Salary from £40,000 per annum, depending on experience
• An additional share of service charge and tips paid every month
• Responsible for the preparation and service
• Working with the Executive Head Chef to create menus
• Leading the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Head Chef
• Assisting in the training of new kitchen staff
• Strictly following and maintaining all food safety and health and safety procedures
• Natural ability as a chef with outstanding attention for detail
• Ability to work unsupervised and using own initiative

Qualifications

• A truly talented Chef with a professional approach, great passion, and flair for the industry and food
• Experience at 3 AA Rosette or 1 Michelin star environment is ideal, or at least 5 years' experience in 2 AA Rosette within a similar role or above
• Bringing a calm, mature approach with a resilient nature that thrives under pressure
• Dedicated, excellent team player with strong communication skills
• Ambition to succeed at the highest levels

Additional Information

• 28-day holiday including bank holidays
• Paid day off on your birthday
• Complimentary stay at the castle after 3 months probation period successfully passed
• Training programmes via internal & external professionals and access to online training facilities
• Staff and family rates on hotel accommodation and discounts on food and beverage
• Recognition programmes
• Career development programmes
• Uniform and meals provided whilst on duty and free parking