Senior Sous Chef

Senior Sous Chef, Award-Winning Country Hotel, Cotswolds
£44,604 + £3,000 to £3,500 tronc, 48 hours per week, Accommodation available for the first 3 months

We are recruiting for a Senior Sous Chef to join an award-winning country hotel with a serious food reputation and clear ambition to keep pushing standards forward.

This is a long-term role for a chef who wants to become part of the family, help train the next generation, and play a key part in a strong, settled kitchen.

The operation includes:

Up to 80 covers in the main restaurantA 3 AA Rosette dining roomA 4 AA Rosette chef’s tableA 12-seat U-shaped chef’s counterA team of 17 chefsStrong local sourcing where possibleA clear ambition to work towards Michelin-level recognition

This role needs someone with real discipline.

A background in solid Rosette or Michelin-level kitchens would be ideal. The attention to detail, consistency, and standards are high, so this would suit a chef who understands precision, pace, and calm leadership.

The role:

Support the Head Chef and senior team across daily serviceLead by example in the kitchenHelp train and develop junior chefsMaintain high standards across prep, service, and presentationBring structure, consistency, and energy to the teamSupport menu development and seasonal changesBe a role model for the wider brigade

The kitchen team:

17 chefs in total4 Commis Chefs4 Demi Chef de Parties4 Chef de PartiesSous and senior leadership team in place

The package:

£44,604 basic salary plus tronc OTE Circa £48,00048-hour contract3 months accommodation providedNo sponsorship available

This is a great opportunity for a Senior Sous Chef who wants stability, quality, and a serious kitchen to grow with.

Apply today