We’re looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our fantastic team at a beautiful venue. The property offers stunning, sustainable seafood in a rustic woodland setting on a 500-acre estate – an ideal place to escape city life and revitalize your career. Working in a 2 AA Rosette kitchen, you’ll be part of a hardworking and organized team. The kitchen is equipped with top-of-the-range equipment, and with continuous investment into the department, it provides an excellent working environment. With events, working lunches, and a fun gourmet hot dog menu for our bar and room service, every day offers something new and exciting, with plenty of opportunities to learn!
Career development for all chefs is a core focus for us. Here, you’ll have the chance to gain new skills and experience a wide variety of menus, restaurant styles, and sizes, all featuring the very best fresh ingredients. This is a unique opportunity for any chef looking to develop their career in a dynamic environment.
We offer a salary package of over £46,805 per year (£43,305 basic, plus approximately £3,000-£3,500 per year in service charge) based on a 48-hour week. Live-in accommodation can also be considered while you get settled (charged at £303 per month).
Our excellent benefits package includes:
* 30 days holiday per year (rising to 35 after 5 years)
* A celebration birthday lunch at one of our hotels, on us!
* Access to onsite mental health first aiders, and an employee assistance programme
* Free access to wellbeing resources – online exercise classes, mindfulness tools, and nutritious recipes
* Hundreds of High Street discounts and a cashback card via Hospitality Rewards
* Estate discounts on dining, stays, wine, spa products, and more
* A complimentary night stay including dinner for you and a guest
* Be rewarded with £1000 to spend how you wish through our employee recognition programme
* Up to £1000 when you successfully refer a friend to work with us
* Premium payments for Christmas and New Year shifts
* An optional, low-cost healthcare cash plan
* Free, in-person financial planning advice
* Broad ranging career opportunities in all the usual hotel departments, and some you might not expect…like our adventure team
* Fully funded apprenticeship opportunities
Due to our rural location, you will require your own transport (WR12 7LJ). If this sounds like your ideal next move, and you would like to discuss this role or any other opportunities, please get in touch! We look forward to hearing from you.