Sous Chef

Castle Combe, Wiltshire - A Career in Hospitality Where Every Detail Tells a Story.

The Castle Inn, part of The Manor House estate, is a historic Cotswolds inn where relaxed dining meets warm, welcoming service. Together, they offer a heritage-rich setting where every detail is designed to create memorable experiences for guests.

You will join as a Sous Chef that values leadership, creativity, collaboration, and pride in everything they do.

Here, your ideas will be welcomed and your growth supported.

At Castle Inn, we believe in rewarding our team for their passion and dedication.

Benefits

• Great rates for stays across all our hotels and 50% discount on Food & Beverage dining
• Free meals while on duty
• Free access to the on-site gym and parking
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing resources
• Exclusive discounts and perks through Hospitality Essentials
• Opportunities for growth, learning, and internal movement within the Exclusive Collection

Key Responsibilities

Support the Executive Chef / Head Chef in leading kitchen operations and maintaining high culinary standards.

Coordinate the brigade during service, ensuring dishes are delivered on time and to specification.

Run the kitchen confidently in the absence of the Executive Chef.

Coach and mentor Chef de Parties, Demi Chefs and Commis Chefs.

Ensure excellent food safety, hygiene and allergen compliance across all kitchen areas.

Support menu development and dish refinement to elevate the culinary offer.

Manage ordering, supplier relationships, stock control and waste reduction.

Monitor quality, portion control and presentation across all sections.

Support a positive, professional and development-focused kitchen culture.

Person Specification

Strong experience as a Sous Chef or senior Chef de Partie in a premium hospitality setting.

Confident leading service and coordinating a professional kitchen.

Excellent culinary skills with strong leadership and mentoring ability.

Solid understanding of kitchen operations, food safety and compliance.

Calm, organised and solutions-focused during busy periods.

Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Committed to high standards, consistency and continuous improvement.

We are a certified B Corp, committed to sustainability and responsible business practices.

At Exclusive Collection, we champion wellbeing, progression, and a culture where people who share our values can thrive.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all individuals with the right to work in the UK. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please let us know.

Apply today and join a team that celebrates creativity, teamwork and genuine care in everything we do.

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