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 restaurant
* A 3 AA Rosette dining room
* A 4 AA Rosette chef’s table
* A 12-seat U-shaped chef’s counter
* A team of 17 chefs
* Strong local sourcing where possible
* A 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 service
* Lead by example in the kitchen
* Help train and develop junior chefs
* Maintain high standards across prep, service, and presentation
* Bring structure, consistency, and energy to the team
* Support menu development and seasonal changes
* Be a role model for the wider brigade
The kitchen team:
* 17 chefs in total
* 4 Commis Chefs
* 4 Demi Chef de Parties
* 4 Chef de Parties
* Sous and senior leadership team in place
The package:
* £44,604 basic salary plus tronc OTE Circa £48,000
* 48-hour contract
* 3 months accommodation provided
* No 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