Senior Sous Chef

Senior Sous Chef - Salary £40,000 - £45,000 - Cirencester - Boutique Hotel

We're looking for an enthusiastic and driven Senior Sous Chef to help lead our skilled kitchen team at this Boutique Hotel in the heart of Cirencester.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a busy, well-equipped kitchen, working closely with our talented Head Chef to deliver exceptional food across a diverse and dynamic menu.

If you're passionate about cooking from scratch, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are ready to take the next step in your career - we'd love to hear from you.

Why apply / What's in it for you?

You'll earn a salary between £40,000 - £45,000 + Tronc & bonus
48 hours working week with straight shifts
Stream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
Health cash plan
Generous employee discounts
Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Life assurance
Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
An engaging & supportive work environment

Key responsibilities
As Senior Sous Chef, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, supporting the Head Chef and leading from the front. Your duties will include:

Supporting the Head Chef with the smooth operation of all kitchen services
Maintaining high standards across food quality, presentation, and consistency
The ability to follow recipes while adding energy and precision to every dish
Overseeing food safety, hygiene, and compliance standards
Managing stock control, ordering, and minimising waste
Training, mentoring, and developing junior team members
Taking full responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence

What we're looking for
This role would suit an experienced Sous Chef who thrives in a quality-focused environment in Cirencester We're looking for someone who:

Has strong leadership skills and a calm, organised approach
Is passionate about producing high-quality food with attention to detail
Can motivate and inspire a team to perform at their best
Enjoys working across a busy restaurant and bar operation
Has the ambition to help drive standards forward and gain further recognition as a chef

If you're ready for your next step as a Senior Sous Chef in Cirencester, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more.

Job Number INDCHEFS │(phone number removed)
Location │ Cirencester
Role │ Senior Sous Chef

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