Estelle Manor
Senior Sous Chef - Pastry
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Estelle Manor Senior Sous Chef – Pastry Senior Sous Chef (Pastry) | £51,700 p.a. (OTE) | 45-hour contract
Who Are We?
Estelle Manor is a rural retreat on an 85-acre estate in Oxfordshire. Discover:
- Four distinct restaurants
- Eynsham Baths – a 3,000 sq metre Roman-inspired spa
- 108 exceptional bedrooms
- Gym with class studios and paddle courts
- Kids’ club for young guests
- On-site workspace
We’re expanding our talented Pastry team, seeking a passionate Senior Sous Chef to join us.
The Role: Senior Sous Chef (Pastry)
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate closely with the Pastry Executive Chef to manage and lead the Pastry & Bakery kitchen
- Contribute to the food concept vision, developing innovative menus and identifying new culinary opportunities
- Prepare menu briefs across departments, ensuring all information is current – including provenance, allergens, nutritionals, and other specifications
- Oversee budgets, kitchen operations, and standards, liaising with senior leadership to maintain health & safety compliance
- Stand in senior chef in absence, empowered to execute managerial decision-making for kitchen workflows and quality
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Success at Estelle looks like…
- A results-driven, solution-oriented leader who thrives in a high-stake hospitality environment
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to train, delegate, and motivate teams
Your Workstyle: ✔ Dynamic, positive team player with initiative ✔ Infectious work ethic—organized, empowered ✔ Adaptable under pressure; pride in operation excellence
Requirements
We’re seeking a strategic thinker with:
- 5+ years’ experience as a Pastry Chef/Sous Chef
- Chaperoned leadership in team building, operational standards, or training
- Hands-on flair with HACCP, pastry craft, and menu innovation
- British hospitality experience preferred
Aspiring culinary team members with proof of skills in our exam-format interviews may also be considered.
Please note: Trade school or chef apprenticeship with specialist experience can suffice.
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What’s in it for you?
At Estelle, your well-being and potential are our focus. Perks and benefits include: 🍗 Exceptional work-life balance – 28+ holiday days (midnight-nine p.m.) 📞 Estate-wide perks – Team socials & group events every 6 months 🏅 Performance-linked bonuses (£9K–10K/year) via service charge & pre-tax gratuities 👕 Uniform & laundry (teams & accessories) + on-site seamstresses 🚴 Cycle-to-Work scheme 🏆 Extra rewards – an annual surprise as thanks for the team 🌿 Voice & collaboration – Sustainability Committees and employee Consultation Forums 🤝 Refer-a-friend scheme for team growth 🍵 Lounge: Dedicated colleague spaces with snacks, drinks, teas, coffees & juices—all complimentary during shifts 🏨 Discount on sister properties
Financial Inclusion: ✔ Paid holidays and sick leave as well as state benefits ✔ Health Cash Plan, Life Insurance, defined Contribution Pension Scheme
Estelle Manor respects all genders and backgrounds, embracing diversity as our unifying strength.
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