What’s in it for you
?
1. A competitive salary based on a 45-hour working week
2. A share of service charge
3. Temporary staff live in accommodation to assist with relocation
4. 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), rising to 33 days with length of service
5. Free parking on site
6. Free meals on duty
7. Use of Health Club facilities, including gym, swimming pool and fitness classes
8. Discounted staff stays within any of the groups hotels, nationwide
9. Discounted food & drink
10. Annual loyalty awards
11. Online retail platform discount
12. Employee assistance programme
13. Training & career development opportunities
14. Company pension scheme
15. Live assurance scheme
16. Company awards and events
Package
17. £48,158 per annum
Why choose our Client?
Are you a passionate, driven culinary professional ready to take the next step in a truly exceptional setting?
Situated near Daventry, this award-winning 4 red star hotel is one of Northamptonshire’s most prestigious country house hotels, with a 3 AA Rosette fine dining restaurant, a busy wedding trade and a popular lounge/bar area serving an array of meals and lighter bites, as well as afternoon tea. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a historic, luxury environment where food is at the heart of the guest experience!
What’s involved?
Our client is seeking an outstanding Senior Sous Chef with a hotel background to join an experienced team of chefs. Working closely with the Executive Head Chef, you will play a pivotal leadership role across a diverse and ambitious food operation. This is not just a fine dining position – you will be instrumental in delivering excellence across:
18. A 3 Rosette awarded fine dining restaurant
19. A busy lounge and bar offering
20. A thriving wedding and events operation (a significant part of the business)
21. Seasonal and bespoke private dining experiences
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring creativity, precision, and the ability to inspire and develop a talented brigade who all have previous 3 Rosette experience too.
In exchange for an excellent salary and benefits package, the ability to have a real input into menu development and a supportive senior leadership team, the successful Senior Sous Chef must have:
22. Proven experience at 3 Rosette standard or higher
23. A hotel background with multi-outlet experience
24. Expertise in high-end events and wedding catering
25. Exceptional organisational and leadership skills
26. Their finger on the pulse of the latest food trends
27. A passion for seasonal, locally sourced ingredients
28. A calm, solutions-focused approach under pressure
Please note that due to their location, our client has advised that it’s essential for the Senior Sous Chef to have their own transport.
This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious Senior Sous Chef who thrives on excellence, loves the buzz of weddings and events, and wants to be part of something truly special. If you are ready to bring energy, leadership and refined culinary skill to a standout hotel operation, we would love to hear from you.