Job Description
The Manor Arms Inn is seeking a skilled, ambitious, and passionate Sous Chef to join our kitchen team and help drive our two-rosette operation forward.
About Us
Nestled in the charming village of Abberley, The Manor Arms Inn is a destination food-led pub with rooms. Our kitchen focuses on fresh, modern cooking with everything made in-house, blending refined technique with approachable, seasonal menus.
The venue has undergone significant refurbishment across the restaurant, bar, bedrooms, and grounds, and continues to build its reputation as one of the area's strongest dining destinations.
The Manor Arms is currently being offered for sale, which we see as a positive and exciting opportunity for the future of the business. This presents the chance to be part of a well-established, award-winning site at a key stage of its journey, with strong potential for continued investment, development, and long-term career progression for the right individual.
The Role
As Sous Chef, you will play a key leadership role within the kitchen
Your responsibilities will include:
* Culinary leadership: Supporting the Head Chef in maintaining two-rosette standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation.
* Menu development: Contributing ideas and creativity to seasonal menu development, specials, and event menus.
* Team management: Training, mentoring, and motivating junior chefs, helping to build a positive, professional kitchen culture.
* Kitchen operations: Supporting stock control, ordering, GP management, and kitchen organisation.
* Health & safety: Maintaining excellent food hygiene, health, and safety standards at all times.
* Service & events: Assisting in delivering smooth, high-quality service, including weddings and private events.
What We Offer
* Salary package up to £44,500 per year
* £37,500 base salary
* Approx. £7,000 tronc based on 2025 averages
* Two AA Rosette kitchen led by an experienced Head Chef.
* A well-equipped, modern kitchen supporting fresh, all-homemade food.
* Career development opportunities within a food-focused, ambitious business.
* Staff discounts across the group.
* A stable, established operation entering an exciting new phase with the Manor being marketed for sale.
* Potential of live in accommodation
If you are an experienced chef looking for a Sous Chef role where you can genuinely influence food, standards, and team development within a respected two-rosette kitchen, we would love to hear from you.
Based on January-December 2025 average tronc figures. Tips are derived from a discretionary service charge and are not guaranteed.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £44,500.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Flexitime
* On-site parking
* Store discount
Work Location: In person