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:
1. Up to 80 covers in the main restaurant
2. A 3 AA Rosette dining room
3. A 4 AA Rosette chef’s table
4. A 12-seat U-shaped chef’s counter
5. A team of 17 chefs
6. Strong local sourcing where possible
7. 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:
8. Support the Head Chef and senior team across daily service
9. Lead by example in the kitchen
10. Help train and develop junior chefs
11. Maintain high standards across prep, service, and presentation
12. Bring structure, consistency, and energy to the team
13. Support menu development and seasonal changes
14. Be a role model for the wider brigade
The kitchen team:
15. 17 chefs in total
16. 4 Commis Chefs
17. 4 Demi Chef de Parties
18. 4 Chef de Parties
19. Sous and senior leadership team in place
The package:
20. £44,604 basic salary plus tronc OTE Circa £48,000
21. 48-hour contract
22. 3 months accommodation provided
23. 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