Hand Picked Hotels is a beautiful collection of 21 privately owned, luxury country houses and coastal retreats, each hand picked for their individuality. Architecturally distinctive and quintessentially British, every hotel boasts an extraordinary location, from Scotland to the Channel Islands, offering breath taking views, from vast countryside to expansive beaches, to lush woodlands. With every need taken care of, the team at each hotel ensures every guest has a magical experience, encouraging them to return time and time again. Hand Picked Hotels was founded in 2001 by owner and Chairman, Julia Hands MBE. Whilst each hotel is individual, every property fulfils the company values of family, individuality, community and care, ensuring a hand picked experience for every guest and employee. We are currently recruiting for a Sous Chef at Chilston Park Hotel, part of Hand Picked Hotels. A classic British country house hotel conveniently located in rural Kent, Chilston Park Hotel boasts an abundance of style and charm. Set back from tree-lined lanes, the manor house at Chilston Park sits within 77 acres of Kentish parkland, making it one of the region’s most spectacular wedding venues. It’s award-winning two AA Rosette restaurant has helped to establish Chilston Park Hotel’s status as the ideal setting for a countryside break, a romantic wedding or an inspiring meeting venue close to London. About the Role Are you an experienced Chef looking to progress your Kitchen Management experience? We know the step from being a Sous Chef to Head Chef can be a big one so here at Hand Picked Hotels we aim to equip our Sous Chefs with the skills they need to take that step. From involvement in office and paperwork responsibilities, to people management training courses and development with your culinary skills, we will help give you the exposure you need to develop your career as a Chef. And of course alongside all of that you get to do what you do best, create fantastic food and lead the team in our professional kitchens. About You: To be considered for this role you will have excellent knowledge and experience of the kitchen within a quality driven hotel, restaurant, or hospitality environment. You will be enthusiastic and willing to take on new responsibilities. Adopt a flexible approach to assist in different areas of the kitchen as business and guest needs dictate. You will have the ability to impart your knowledge to the junior members of the team Your finger will be on the pulse of all the latest trends, and have the desire to learn the next big thing Having a high level of emotional intelligence, you will be able to anticipate our guests needs ensuring they receive a Hand Picked experience. It is essential you can demonstrate how you would be able to deliver our guest experience standards at Hand Picked Hotels, which includes the ability to go above and beyond to ensure guests have a high-quality, personalised, and magical experience that they remember, recommend, and return to time and time again. Company Benefits Our Benefits include: A competitive salary package, plus a share of service charge. This is a Full-Time role working 5 days out of 7 including weekends on a rota basis, 45 hours per week, which may vary depending on business needs. Company pension scheme with a generous employer contribution. Life assurance scheme. Employee Assistance Program to support you with whatever life throws at you. Company Sickness Scheme Benefit. 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days including bank holidays with length of service. Forward career progression, with access to our In House and external training programs, including apprenticeships up to level 7, which are all supported by our learning and development team. Yes, it’s as good as it sounds! Annual loyalty awards (like afternoon teas and overnight stays) Online retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well-being platform. Opportunity to make lifelong friendships and be part of team that celebrates Diversity and Inclusion. Hand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.