Senior Sous Chef – Foxhill Manor, Farncombe Estate
We are on the lookout for a talented and passionate Senior Sous Chef to join our brilliant team at Foxhill Manor, our exclusive-use, five-star country house hotel on the Farncombe Estate. Tucked into 500 acres of beautiful Cotswold countryside, Foxhill is an intimate 8-bedroom manor where no two days are the same. With no set menus, we design every dining experience around our guests’ tastes, giving you the creativity and freedom to craft truly memorable, bespoke dishes.
As Senior Sous Chef, you’ll help lead our small, close-knit kitchen team, supporting the Head Chef in delivering exceptional dining experiences – whether it’s an indulgent breakfast, a fine-dining celebration dinner, or a relaxed sharing feast. You’ll be hands-on, highly organised, and a natural leader, inspiring your team while maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, and creativity.
This is an exciting role for a chef who thrives in a luxury environment, enjoys building relationships with guests, and takes pride in creating unforgettable, tailored experiences.
The role is based on a 48-hour per week contract. Live-in accommodation can be considered while you get yourself settled.
Ideally, you will have:
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Previous experience as a Sous Chef in a high-quality, fine-dining environment
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Strong leadership skills, with the ability to support and motivate a small, dedicated team
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A creative and flexible approach to menu planning and cooking
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Passion for local, seasonal ingredients and sustainable sourcing
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Excellent organisational skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
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A genuine love of hospitality and delighting guests with personalised service
Pay & Benefits
We offer a salary package of just over £46,800 per year (£43,305 basic, plus around £3,000–£3,500 per year in service charge), based on a 48-hour week.
We also offer a raft of excellent benefits including:
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30 days holiday per year (rising to 35 after 5 years)
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A celebration birthday lunch in one of the hotels, on us!
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Access to onsite mental health first aiders, and an employee assistance programme from Hospitality Action
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Free access to wellbeing resources – including online exercise classes, mindfulness tools, and nutritious recipes
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High Street discounts and cashback via Hospitality Rewards
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Estate discounts on dining, stays, wine, spa products and more
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A complimentary night stay including dinner for you and a guest, to experience our hotels just like our guests do
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“Wow” reward scheme – £1000 to spend however you like
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Up to £1000 when you successfully refer a friend
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Premium payments for Christmas and New Year shifts
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An optional, low-cost healthcare cash plan
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Free in-person financial planning advice
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Broad-ranging career opportunities across the Estate – including departments you wouldn’t expect, like our adventure team
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Fully funded apprenticeship opportunities
Due to our rural location, you will need your own transport (WR12 7LJ).
We are proud members of the Hoteliers’ Charter, committed to providing a workplace built on respect, fairness, equality, diversity, and opportunity – while putting wellness and career development at the heart of everything we do.
If this sounds like your ideal next step, we’d love to hear from you.