Senior Sous Chef

Both dining experiences at The Lygon Arms, a 600-year-old coaching inn nestled in picturesque Broadway, have just gone up a gear fuelled by a new partnership with Chef James Martin. Both Grill and Tavern opened in March 2023 are set to become two of the most sought-after restaurants in the Cotswolds. Both venues follow in the footsteps of James Martin's phenomenal success at The Lygon Arms' sister hotel in Hampshire, Chewton Glen, where James and his talented brigade of chefs developed a stand-out menu at The Kitchen Restaurant & Cookery School following its launch in 2017., The Senior Sous Chef supports the Head Chef by ensuring that all food preparation and dishes are made to the standard laid by the Company.

• The Senior Sous Chef takes ownership and responsibility, and communicates to the Head Chef during service for timing and progress of all dishes;
• To show ownership and be responsible for the kitchen operation in the absence of the Head Chef;
• To ensure that the correct and same ingredients are used as specified by the Head Chef to ensure quality is upheld at all times.
• To be passionate in assist with the training, induction and development of the kitchen brigade;
• To control wastage and to help maintain food costs;
• To be confident in ensuring that in the preparation and presentation of food, the highest standards are maintained at all times;
• To assist as directed with the operation of various sections within the Kitchen;
• To work towards and ensure a positive relationship exists between the Restaurant and the Kitchen, focusing on respect and teamwork; and
• To take ownership and direct responsibility with passion and pride for all dishes served in your section.
  
  Proven experience as a Senior or Sous Chef
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage a team.
• Strong attention to detail.
If you find the buzz and pace of hospitality exciting and feel comfortable working under pressure, please Apply Now, we'd love to hear from you!


• £43,680 per annum
• Service charge paid monthly -circa 3k per annum (non-contractual)
• Awards of Excellence recognition
• Length of service gifts
• Cashback healthcare cover after probation
• Continued career development with recognised training providers
• Team Rate at our Iconic Hotels
• Generous friends and family rate at Iconic Luxury Hotels
• 25% discount on all Food and Beverage
• Discount on Spa treatment and products
• Refer a friend incentive
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Team social events, seasonal gifts and much more…