Senior Sous Chef - Wild Thyme & Honey, Cotswolds Are you an ambitious, talented chef ready to play a key leadership role in a kitchen that celebrates seasonality, craftsmanship, and countryside luxury? At Wild Thyme & Honey, an award winning boutique hotel located in the picturesque Cotswolds village of Ampney Crucis, we're looking for an experienced Senior Sous Chef to support our Head Chef and oversee exceptional dining at The Crown at Ampney Brook. Our menus champion high quality British produce and evolve with the seasons, offering guests refined yet relaxed dishes in a setting that blends rustic character with elegant design - from timber clad interiors to riverside dining domes overlooking the tranquil brook. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a creative role where your talent, leadership, and culinary passion can truly shine. Why Join Wild Thyme & Honey? Wild Thyme & Honey blends 16th century charm with modern luxury, offering a warm, authentic countryside experience - and a kitchen environment that reflects the same sense of calm, quality, and beauty. We believe in rewarding great people. Here's what you'll enjoy: Stream Access - Track, manage, and access your earnings instantly. 50% Off Food & Soft Drinks - Across all our brands. Free meals when on shift - a selected menu for you to choose from when on your break Wellbeing Support - Mental health, legal guidance, and financial advice. Retail Discounts - Enjoy savings from top brands. Apprenticeship Programmes - Tailored to your career goals. Hotel Discounts - Reduced rates at our award-winning properties. Enrichment Days & Team Events - Because fun matters too. Long Service Rewards - such as extra holidays and access to private healthcare. Event Space Savings - 50% off private hire bookings. What You Bring We're searching for a Senior Sous Chef who is confident, innovative, and deeply passionate about modern British cooking: Strong experience as a Senior Sous or Sous Chef in a quality kitchen. Knowledge and love of seasonal ingredients and local British produce. Excellent leadership skills - You motivate, support, and inspire the brigade. High standards of organisation - You keep prep, mise en place, and service running smoothly. Creativity and consistency - You deliver dishes that are both refined and comforting. Calm under pressure - Focused, steady, and supportive during busy services. Commitment to quality - Hygiene, food safety, plating, and flavour are non negotiable. What You'll Do As Senior Sous Chef, you will play a central role in shaping our kitchen's identity: Lead services confidently - Stepping onto the pass and overseeing smooth, elegant execution. Guide the brigade - Coaching, developing, and nurturing junior chefs. Co create seasonal menus - Collaborating with the Head Chef on new dishes that celebrate the Cotswolds. Oversee stock management - Ensuring rotation, freshness, and cost control. Maintain impeccable hygiene - Upholding premium standards in every aspect of the kitchen. Work cross departmentally - Communicating closely with FOH and the hotel team for flawless guest experiences. Protect the culinary identity - Ensuring every plate reflects the beauty and tranquillity of Wild Thyme & Honey. Ready to Shape Elegant, Seasonal Dining in a Stunning Cotswolds Setting? If you're passionate about refined cooking, natural flavours, and leading a talented kitchen team, we'd love to welcome you to Wild Thyme & Honey - where countryside charm and culinary craft come together.