Senior Sous Chef
6 days ago
Chippenham
We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Sous Chef to join a Michelin-standard kitchen within a highly regarded premium hospitality operation. This is a senior, hands-on role suited to a chef who thrives at a high level, enjoys leading from the front, and is ready to step into a true number two position. The Role As Senior Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Executive Chef, taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen and supporting the delivery of consistently high culinary standards. This is a varied operation, combining Michelin-level dining with banqueting, events, brasserie service, afternoon tea, and room service, so versatility and composure under pressure are key. Over time, the successful candidate will become the operational lead during service, allowing the Executive Chef to focus more widely on the wider estate and strategic development. Key Responsibilities • Support the Executive Chef in overall kitchen leadership and operations, • Lead service and coordinate the brigade with confidence and clarity, • Act as the senior point of contact in the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef, • Mentor and develop Sous Chefs, Chef de Parties, Demi and Commis Chefs, • Maintain exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation, • Uphold the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and allergen compliance, • Supp...