Location
Location: Set in the heart of one of the most picturesque Cotswold villages, The Slaughters Country Inn offers the authentic charm of a traditional village inn. The inn boasts 5 AA Gold Stars for Guest Accommodation and 2 AA rosettes. We provide a relaxed yet professional environment and on or off‑site staff accommodation to help team members relocate comfortably, plus free on‑site parking.
Role Overview
As a Sous Chef, you will work alongside the Head Chef to run a busy kitchen, creating exciting and delicious dishes for guests. Bring your passion and personality to a role that enjoys teamwork, thoughtfulness, and continuous development.
Key Responsibilities
* Use your knife skills cooking with the finest ingredients.
* Keep up to date with allergen training and write the allergen matrix with the Head Chef.
* Ensure the kitchen is kept clean and all staff follow hygiene standards.
* Label food correctly to prevent cross‑contamination and food safety breaches.
* Share your knowledge with new and junior staff, including Junior Sous, CDP, KP, and Commis.
* Manage the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.
* Stay on top of ordering via Procure Wizard, so we never run out of supplies.
Benefits
* Competitive base pay plus service charge (≈£260 a month / £3,200 per year) and tips.
* Access to Perkbox with retail and hospitality perks.
* 25 % discount on food and beverage across the group and a staff rate of £25 for B&B.
* Confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline.
* Free meals when on duty.
* Encouragement of continuous learning with development pathways unique to our group.
* Opportunities for internal promotion, including to General Manager level.
* Milestone awards such as Champagne, afternoon tea, special dinner, longer stays, extra days off, and unique gifts.
About our family of hotels
We bring together a family of hotels, each unique in personality and location—from award‑winning Gidleigh Park in Devon to the 900‑year‑old Amberley Castle, and the city‑centre Abode Manchester. Quality, inclusion, and memorable experiences are our core values.
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