Barons Eden - Hotel and Spa Collection
Sous Chef
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Sous Chef
Sous Chef – Hoar Cross Hall
Location: Hoar Cross Hall, Staffordshire
Company: Barons Eden, home to Hoar Cross Hall—a premium Spa and Hotel destination in the UK renowned for its award-winning experiences, exceptional dining, and exceptional hospitality.
Join our talent culinary team as an experienced Sous Chef, shaping outstanding guest dining experiences for our discerning visitors.
About the Role
As Sous Chef at Hoar Cross Hall, you’ll play a central role in supporting daily kitchen operations, ensuring kitchen efficiency, and upholding the highest standards of meal quality. You’ll collaborate closely with the Head Chef, supervising staff, training new team members, and ensuring seamless management of kitchen activities. In the Head Chef’s absence, you’ll take full responsibility for the kitchen—a testament to your leadership and expertise.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Kitchen Management
- Deputise for the Head Chef when not present
- Lead, mentor, and inspire the kitchen team to maintain a positive working environment
- Oversee staff performance, providing regular feedback and professional development
- Collaborate in rota planning, ensuring adequate staffing for operational demands
Food Quality & Menu Development
- Garantee all restaurant and buffet dishes adhere to Hoar Cross Hall’s high standards
- Maintain consistency in presentation, quality, and taste through creative application of techniques
- Contribute to monthly menu design, using locally sourced, fresh, and seasonal ingredients where possible
- Work with the Head Chef to minimise waste and optimise cost-effective production
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Stock Control & Supplier Coordination
- Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, having quality and value for money as top priorities
- Overseen ordering processes, stock inventory, and stock levels—particularly in the Head Chef’s absence
- Inspect goods on receipt, identifying and returning any substandard produce to suppliers
- Assist with monthly stocktake evaluations and filling weekly time sheets
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure 100% adherence to UK Food Hygiene legislation, Health & Safety policies, and COSHH protocols
- Promote rigorous cleanliness standards through assigned cleaning schedules
- Enforce uniform, hygiene, and PPE guidelines throughout the entire team
- Conduct daily temperature checks for food and refrigeration systems
- Follow and apply proper Fire and Evacuation procedures when needed
Communication & Guest Service
- Maintain regular communication with the Head Chef, Restaurant Manager, and senior leadership through daily briefs and weekly meetings
- Address and professionally resolve guest feedback or complaints in the Head Chef's absence
Required Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in high-level Commis/Deputy Chef de Partie (CDP) roles, ready to take the next step up
- Deep passion for fresh, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and creative menu development
- Exceptional leadership skills, with confidence to inspire and coach a team
- Strong organisation, time management, and attention to detail in fast-paced environments
- Proactive approach with a resilient attitude and ability to perform under pressure
- Comprehensive knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, and compliance requirements
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Shift Patterns & Compensation
- Full-Time: 45 hours per week, five days out of seven (including weekends, holidays, and late shifts)
- Shift Timings:
- 08:00 – 17:30 hrs
- 13:30 – 23:00 hrs
- Salary: £35,512.26 per annum
Note: High flexibility is required to meet business needs, including occasional shifts outside core hours.
Benefits
- Work in a seventeenth-century historic estate dedicated to excellence in luxury hospitality
- Competitive pay and performance-based salary review
- Full access to our Spa and Leisure facilities on-site
- Free meal per shift from our premium staff canteen
- Automatically allocated free Spa Day at Eden Hall to celebrate every work anniversary
- Comprehensive Benefits Package, including health, dental, and wellness support
- Free Parking on-site for staff
- Refer-A-Friend schemes with great rewards
- 30% discount on overnight stays and spa experiences at Hoar Cross Hall
- Additional 30% discount on all food and drinks enjoyed on-site
- Outstanding induction and continuous training program, designed to accelerate your professional growth
- Clear career development opportunities within Barons Eden
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