Senior Sous Chef

Senior Sous Chef – Hoar Cross Hall

Salary: £40,000 per annum
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

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

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

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• £40,000 per annum
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• Full-Time, permanent position - 40 hours per week
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• Working 5 days out of 7 per week
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• Shift hours: 8:00am–4:30pm
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• Weekends and bank holidays included
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• 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.
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• Work in a picturesque, historic estate with a focus on luxury and high standards in hospitality
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• Complimentary Spa Day on work anniversaries at any of our company spas
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• Free meal provided daily through our staff canteen
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• Complimentary use of leisure and spa facilities
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• Access to the Employee Assistance Program
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• 30% discount on overnight stays and spa days
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• Discounts on food, drink and retail across our venues
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• Pension scheme
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• Free Parking
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• Refer-a-Friend scheme
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• Excellent Induction and training programme
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• Perkbox Online benefits and discounts
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• On-line Doctor support (appointments/prescriptions)
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• A fun, supportive and inclusive work environment with loads of development opportunities
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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.