Senior Sous Chef, Award-Winning Country Hotel, Cotswolds
£44,604 + £3,000 to £3,500 tronc, 48 hours per week, Accommodation available for the first 3 months

We are recruiting for a Senior Sous Chef to join an award-winning country hotel with a serious food reputation and clear ambition to keep pushing standards forward.

This is a long-term role for a chef who wants to become part of the family, help train the next generation, and play a key part in a strong, settled kitchen.

The operation includes:

• Up to 80 covers in the main restaurant
• A 3 AA Rosette dining room
• A 4 AA Rosette chef’s table
• A 12-seat U-shaped chef’s counter
• A team of 17 chefs
• Strong local sourcing where possible
• A clear ambition to work towards Michelin-level recognition

This role needs someone with real discipline.

A background in solid Rosette or Michelin-level kitchens would be ideal.

The attention to detail, consistency, and standards are high, so this would suit a chef who understands precision, pace, and calm leadership.

The role:

• Support the Head Chef and senior team across daily service
• Lead by example in the kitchen
• Help train and develop junior chefs
• Maintain high standards across prep, service, and presentation
• Bring structure, consistency, and energy to the team
• Support menu development and seasonal changes
• Be a role model for the wider brigade

The kitchen team:

• 17 chefs in total
• 4 Commis Chefs
• 4 Demi Chef de Parties
• 4 Chef de Parties
• Sous and senior leadership team in place

The package:

• £44,604 basic salary plus tronc OTE Circa £48,000
• 48-hour contract
• 3 months accommodation provided
• No sponsorship available

This is a great opportunity for a Senior Sous Chef who wants stability, quality, and a serious kitchen to grow with.

Apply today