Senior Sous Chef

Senior Sous Chef – Hoar Cross Hall

Salary: £40,000 per annum

A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: 5 days out of 7, including weekends & bank holidays
Typical Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Department: Kitchen / Food & Beverage
Reports to: Executive Chef / Head Chef

A Senior Kitchen Role with Work/Life Balance

Looking for your next step in the kitchen without sacrificing your work/life balance?

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Sous Chef to join the kitchen leadership team at Hoar Cross Hall.

This is a senior, hands-on position offering a structured 40-hour working week, with typical shifts of 8:00am-4:30pm – giving you the opportunity to progress your career while maintaining a better balance outside of work. 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and motivating the kitchen brigade
• Delivering consistently high standards of food and presentation
• Taking charge of the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence
• Coaching, training and developing the team
• Supporting rotas and the smooth running of service
• Managing ordering, stock, food costs and waste
• Supporting menu development and seasonal dishes
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene, allergen and Health & Safety standards
• Working with the wider Food & Beverage team to deliver a fantastic guest experience

What We’re Looking For

• Have proven previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef experience within a quality hospitality environment
• Have excellent leadership and people-management skills
• Have excellent culinary skills and attention to detail
• Have a good knowledge of food hygiene, allergens and Health & Safety
• Have experience with ordering, stock and food-cost control
• Have a calm, organised approach to busy services
• Have a passion for great food and developing people

Additional Information

• £40,000 per annum
• Full-Time, permanent position - 40 hours per week
• Working 5 days out of 7 per week
• Shift hours: 8:00am–4:30pm
• Weekends and bank holidays included
• Due to the rural location of the role and no public transport options, applicants will need access to their own vehicle to travel to and from the workplace.

• Work in a picturesque, historic estate with a focus on luxury and high standards in hospitality xwzovoh
• Complimentary Spa Day on work anniversaries at any of our company spas
• Free meal provided daily through our staff canteen
• Complimentary use of leisure and spa facilities
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program
• 30% discount on overnight stays and spa days
• Discounts on food, drink and retail across our venues
• Pension scheme
• Free Parking
• Refer-a-Friend scheme
• Excellent Induction and training programme
• Perkbox Online benefits and discounts
• On-line Doctor support (appointments/prescriptions)
• A fun, supportive and inclusive work environment with loads of development opportunities

If you’re looking for a senior kitchen position where career progression and work/life balance can go hand in hand, we’d love to hear from you.