Senior Sous Chef

Description

Senior Sous Chef

Ardencote Manor | Hiddenwell Luxury Wellness Retreat

Full Time | Permanent

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Estimated Start Date: 16 November 2026

Ready to take the next step in your kitchen career?

We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Sous Chef to join our kitchen team

In the Head Chef’s absence, you’ll confidently take responsibility for kitchen operations and ensure everything runs smoothly

What You'll Do

Delivering great food, helping ensure every dish leaving the kitchen meets our high standards for quality, presentation and consistencyLeading the team, supporting, training, supervising and motivating the kitchen team, creating a positive and professional working environment and leading by exampleKeeping the kitchen running smoothly, delegating duties effectively, help managing rotas and staffing levels, and making sure the kitchen is prepared to meet the needs of the businessManaging stock & suppliers, supporting ordering and stock control, liaising with suppliers, maintaining competitive pricing and ensure all deliveries meet the standards we expectCommunicating across the business, maintaining excellent communication with the Head Chef, Restaurant Manager and senior team through daily briefs, meetings and effective day-to-day communicationMaintaining high standards, ensuring food hygiene, uniform, quality control, health and safety and COSHH requirements are consistently followed by the whole kitchen teamTaking ownership, when the Head Chef is away, confidently deal with any guest complaints or operational issues that may arise What You'll Do

• Excellent kitchen leadership and organisational skills

• Must have a passion for producing consistently high-quality food

• Must have excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards

• Must have good communication skills and a positive, professional approach

• Must have the confidence managing stock, deliveries and kitchen operations

• Must have the ability to remain calm and organised during busy services

•Must have a hands-on approach – you’re happy to lead from the front and support wherever needed

Additional Information

45 hours per week – Full-Time permanent position Working 5 days out of 7 per week (including weekends and bank holidays, you will need to be flexible to the business needs) Salary: £40,000 per annum Shift Patterns: 7:00am-3:00pm 10:00am-6:00pm 3:00pm-11:00pm Right to work in the UK required as time of application (visa sponsorship is not available) Why Join Hiddenwell?

· Complimentary spa day on your work anniversary

· Free use of leisure and spa facilities

· 30% off stays and spa days

· Discounts on food, drink and retail

· Pension scheme

· Free parking

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Perkbox benefits and Online GP

· Refer-a-Friend bonus

· Excellent training and career development

· A supportive team where you can grow

Ready to make an impact? We'd love to hear from you.

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