Sous Chef | 4-Day Week | Lead a High-Quality Kitchen | Creative Input & Progression
Ready to step into a leadership role where your voice actually matters?
At Stanley House Hotel & Spa, we’re looking for a Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen team, drive standards, and shape our food offering.
This is more than a support role, you’ll be a key part of the leadership team, working closely with the Executive Head Chef.
Why join us?
* 4-day working week – rare at this level
* Real input into menus and food concepts
* Work across restaurant, weddings & events
* Be part of a supportive, ambitious kitchen team
What you’ll be doing
* Supporting the Head Chef in running the kitchen day‑to‑day
* Leading service and ensuring consistency in quality and presentation
* Coaching and developing the team
* Managing food safety, compliance, and standards
* Contributing to menu development and innovation
What we’re looking for
* Experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous ready to step up
* A hands‑on leader who leads by example
* Passion for consistency, quality, and presentation
* Strong organisational and people skills
What you’ll get
* Competitive salary
* 4-day working week
* Additional annual leave from day one (manager banding)
* 50% off food & drink across the group
* Discounted stays (£50 B'B)
* Enhanced family leave options
* Wellbeing support & EAP access
* Long service rewards (£500 every 5 years)
Join a kitchen where you lead, influence, and grow.
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