Sous Chef

Sous Chef 4-Day Week Lead a High-Quality Kitchen Creative Input & Progression

Ready to step into a leadership role where your voice actually matters?

At Stanley House Hotel & Spa, we're looking for a Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen team, drive standards, and shape our food offering.

This is more than a support role, you'll be a key part of the leadership team, working closely with the Executive Head Chef.

Why join us?

• 4-day working week - rare at this level
• Real input into menus and food concepts
• Work across restaurant, weddings & events
• Be part of a supportive, ambitious kitchen team

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the Head Chef in running the kitchen day to day
• Leading service and ensuring consistency in quality and presentation
• Coaching and developing the team
• Managing food safety, compliance, and standards
• Contributing to menu development and innovation

What we're looking for

• Experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous ready to step up
• A hands on leader who leads by example
• Passion for consistency, quality, and presentation
• Strong organisational and people skills

What you'll get

• Competitive salary
• 4-day working week
• Additional annual leave from day one (manager banding)
• 50% off food & drink across the group
• Discounted stays (£50 B&B)
• Enhanced family leave options
• Wellbeing support & EAP access
• Long service rewards (£500 every 5 years)

Join a kitchen where you lead, influence, and grow.