Senior Sous Chef

Perm
Coventry
West Midlands
42000.00
Kitchen
1349510
Natasha Deeley
02/07/2026
The Company
  • A beautifully restored 4-star country house hotel in the West Midlands 
  • Home to a stylish restaurant serving seasonal British cuisine alongside a thriving weddings, conferences and events business
  • High-quality food operation spanning à la carte dining, afternoon tea, private dining and banqueting
  • A people-focused business with excellent opportunities for career development within a luxury hotel collection
The Package
  • Senior Sous Chef
  • Salary of £42,000
  • Additional service charge 
  • Staff meals on duty
  • Company discounts across the hotel group portfolio 
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Excellent career progression opportunities
  • Supportive senior leadership team
The Role
  • Senior Sous Chef supporting the Head Chef in the day-to-day management of the kitchen
  • Lead the brigade and oversee service in the Head Chef's absence
  • Deliver high-quality food across the restaurant, weddings, conferences and banqueting operations
  • Assist with menu development using fresh, seasonal ingredients
  • Manage stock control, ordering, GP and food cost performance
  • Train, mentor and develop junior members of the kitchen team
  • Ensure the highest standards of food hygiene, health & safety and kitchen organisation
  • Help drive consistency, efficiency and exceptional guest experiences across all food outlets
The Requirements
  • Previous experience as a Senior Sous Chef or experienced Sous Chef within a quality hotel or restaurant
  • Experience catering for both à la carte and banqueting/events
  • Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing kitchen teams
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills
  • Sound understanding of stock control, food costs and kitchen administration
  • Passion for fresh, seasonal food and maintaining exceptional standards
  • Calm, hands-on approach with the ability to perform under pressure
The Location 
  • West Midlands
  • Easily accessible from surrounding areas.
Natasha Deeley

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