Senior Sous Chef- Chippenham

Senior Sous Chef
Location: Luxury Hotel, Chippenham Area
Salary: £45,000 per annum + Service Charge (Circa £4K)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (5/7 Day - 48 hours per week)

Pineapple Recruitment is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Sous Chef to join a prestigious luxury hotel near Chippenham.

This award-winning hotel restaurant, which has achieved 1 Michelin star and boasts a history of 3 or 4 AA Rosettes, offers an exquisite dining experience that seamlessly blends refined elegance with a relaxed ambiance. The restaurant's focus on locally sourced, seasonal ingredients is complemented by world-class wine pairings, delivering exceptional culinary moments to every guest. The kitchen also caters for casual lounge dining, business events, and private functions, maintaining the highest standards throughout.

If you are ready to bring your skills to a high-caliber team and contribute to one of the finest dining experiences in the region, read on!

Role Responsibilities

As Senior Sous Chef, you’ll play a pivotal role in the kitchen, offering ample opportunity to showcase your skills and grow professionally:

• Kitchen Operations: Assist in the smooth running of all kitchen sections, ensuring the maintenance of Michelin-standard food quality and service.
• Innovation: Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef to design and develop exciting, contemporary dishes in line with Michelin and AA Rosette-level standards.
• Stock & Budget Control: Manage inventory and control costs while maintaining the integrity of top-tier ingredients.
• Team Leadership: Communicate and coordinate with the kitchen brigade and other departments to ensure seamless, consistent service delivery.
• Guest Satisfaction: Demonstrate flexibility and precision to meet the varied demands of the hotel’s diverse clientele.
• Health & Safety: Ensure kitchen hygiene and safety practices are followed to the highest standards, training staff as needed.
• Menu Planning: Contribute to menu development, leveraging your experience in Michelin or rosette-rated kitchens to elevate offerings.
• Team Development: Mentor and support the growth of junior chefs, fostering a collaborative and innovative kitchen culture.
• Recruitment: Assist in selecting and recruiting new team members who align with the hotel’s prestigious standards.
• Administrative Tasks: Oversee essential duties such as scheduling, ordering, and managing supplier relations.

Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for a Senior Sous Chef who brings:

• Proven experience in luxury hospitality, specifically in Michelin-starred or 3/4 AA Rosette-level establishments.
• A passion for delivering high-quality food and creating memorable dining experiences.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, inspire, and develop a talented team.
• A creative, forward-thinking mindset and the initiative to drive culinary innovation.
• Financial awareness and experience in managing costs, with a track record of improving operational efficiency.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to ensure smooth kitchen and front-of-house coordination.

What’s in it for You?

In addition to a competitive salary of £45,000 (plus service charge), this role offers an exceptional benefits package:

• 29 days of holiday (increasing with service).
• Service charge and performance-related bonuses.
• 50% discount on food and beverages at all hotel properties.
• Hotel room rate discounts.
• PERKZ discount scheme with access to well-being, fitness, and financial resources.
• Complimentary meals on shift.
• Extensive training and development opportunities through our learning platform.
• Free access to gym facilities and fitness classes (where available).
• Commitment to B Corp certification, focusing on People, Product, and Planet.
• Access to free digital newspapers, magazines, and books.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Apply Now!

If you're passionate about contributing to a team that's committed to delivering world-class dining in a Michelin and AA Rosette-standard environment, this could be the perfect role for you.

Pineapple Recruitment is proud to be handling this exclusive opportunity. Don’t miss your chance to join an exceptional team—apply today!