Sous Chef, Brasserie

Who are we?

Estelle Manor is a rural retreat set on an 85-acre estate in Oxfordshire. The manor has four restaurants, an extraordinary 3,000 sq metre Roman-inspired spa-Eynsham Baths, 108 bedrooms and a gym with class studios and padel courts. Plus, there's a kids' club for the little ones and a workspace.

We are looking for a talented Sous Chef to join our incredible Culinary team within our Brasserie kitchen.

The on target earning potential for this Sous Chef role is £46,611.96 per annum based on a 45 hour contract-comprising a base salary of £37,512.96 plus a qualified estimate of £9,000 in gratuities and service charge . Please note this role is paid hourly so this is a projected salary and OTE.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef to oversee and manage the daily operations within the Brasserie kitchen.
• Deliver on the food concept vision and help develop innovative menu ideas, identifying new culinary opportunities within Estelle Manor.
• Update briefs across departments on menu items, communicating provenance, allergens, nutritionals and other distinctive information.
• Oversee budget and operations, and assist and engage with the kitchen's senior leadership team to manage all food health & safety standards.
• Stand in for the Head Chef in absence, empowered to make managerial decisions within the kitchen's operations, ultimately being responsible for the quality of all items leaving the kitchen.

Qualifications

• Team-oriented, positive, driven, organised and solution-focused leader.
• Excellent communication and training skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure and deliver results to deadlines.
• Experience managing the daily operations, set up, standards, operating procedures.
• Someone who takes responsibility and initiative to explore issues and generate new ideas with creative thinking.
• Excellent interpersonal, time management and organisational skills.

Benefits

At Estelle, we prioritize your well-being and growth, offering a range of perks to enrich your experience. Enjoy exclusive staff rates, biannual socials, and Estelleversary surprises. Nurture your well-being with stocked colleague spaces. Engage in forums shaping The Estelle Way. Utilize the provided uniforms and onsite seamstress support. We want to create a unified culture and sense of belonging throughout.

• Biannual company socials plus smaller social and sports groups.
• Exclusive staff rates and F&B discounts across sister properties.
• Estelleversary gifting for all employees.
• Colleague spaces stocked with food, drinks and a selection of juices, teas and coffees.
• We will feed you during your shift.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Added protection of our pension, health cash plan and life assurance schemes.
• 28 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays, which increases with length of service.
• Colleague Forums and Sustainability Committees to help create The Estelle Way.
• Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme.
• Uniform provided, cleaned and pressed.
• Onsite seamstresses to ensure your uniform is fitted and repaired.

About gratuities & service charge

• Gratuities (tips) are paid on a pro-rata basis regardless of your role.
• It is estimated that in 2026, our full-time employees can expect to receive in the range of £9,000 in addition to their annual salary.