Sous Chef
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Job Location:
Gloucester - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Sous Chef Newly Refurbished Country House Hotel
Cotswolds Base Salary Tronc Live-In Available
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sous Chef to join a beautifully refurbished country house hotel in the Cotswolds now under new ownership and undergoing significant transformation.
Following substantial investment into the property including a brand-new 60000 kitchen installation and extensive refurbishment throughout the business is entering a new chapter with a clear focus on elevating standards strengthening the food offering and building a motivated quality-driven team.
This is a rare opportunity to join at the beginning of something ambitious and help shape the future direction of the kitchen.
The Role
As Sous Chef you will work closely with the Head Chef and General Manager to help develop and deliver a refreshed quality-led food offering across the hotels dining outlets.
You will:
Support the day-to-day running of the kitchen
Lead service in the Head Chefs absence
Maintain high standards of consistency presentation and organisation
Assist with menu development using seasonal locally sourced produce
Train mentor and develop junior chefs
Manage stock control GP awareness and kitchen compliance
Contribute to a professional motivated brigade culture
This role suits either an experienced Sous Chef or a strong Junior Sous ready to step into a broader leadership position within a structured quality-focused environment.
About You
Experience within a quality-led hotel rosette or strong fresh-food environment
Confident running service and supporting brigade management
Organised calm under pressure and commercially aware
Passionate about seasonal produce and modern British cooking
Motivated by being part of a business relaunch and long-term growth
Package
base salary (depending on experience)
Plus tronc
Live-in accommodation available (circa 60 per week subject to availability)
Brand-new modern kitchen facilities
Genuine input into the next phase of the hotels culinary direction
Supportive ownership and leadership team
This is more than a standard Sous Chef position its an opportunity to play a key role in a newly invested property with serious intent to raise standards and rebuild reputation.
If youd like to discuss this confidentially please get in touch.
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Food Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Kitchen Experience
- Labor Cost Analysis
- Catering
- Cooking
- Cost Control
- Sanitation
- Knife Skills
