Sous Chef

Sous Chef
Location: Hoar Cross Hall, Staffordshire
Salary: £35,512.26 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Hours: 45 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 (including evenings and weekends)

At Hunters 4 Staff, we work with trusted hospitality employers who care about quality, people, and progression. We're recruiting a Sous Chef for Hoar Cross Hall, one of the UK's leading spa and hotel destinations, known for high standards, fresh food, and a supportive kitchen culture.

This is a hands on role for an experienced Sous Chef - or a strong CDP ready to step up - who enjoys working in a busy, high quality kitchen and wants to be part of a well established culinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and deputise for the Head Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations
• Lead, motivate, train, and develop the kitchen team
• Maintain consistently high food quality across restaurant and buffet service
• Contribute to menu development using fresh, seasonal ingredients
• Manage stock control, ordering, and supplier standards
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations

What We're Looking For

• Experience as a Sous Chef or a confident CDP ready for progression
• Strong leadership skills and a calm approach under pressure
• Passion for fresh food and attention to detail
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Solid knowledge of food safety and kitchen compliance

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Complimentary use of spa and leisure facilities
• Free meals on shift and free parking
• Staff discounts on food, drink, stays, and spa days
• Training, development, and genuine career progression

This role is easily commutable from Burton upon Trent, Uttoxeter, Lichfield, Derby, and surrounding areas. Similar roles include Senior Chef de Partie, Junior Sous Chef, or Sous Chef positions in hotel and hospitality kitchens.

If you're ready to step into a key role within a respected kitchen team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and we'll guide you through the process.