Senior Sous Chef

Senior Sous Chef – Brasserie Luxury Country House Hotel & Private Members' Club | West Oxfordshire 45 hours per week | Permanent Organic Recruitment is working with one of the UK's most talked-about country house hotels and private members' clubs, set within a beautiful historic estate on the edge of the Cotswolds. We're looking for an experienced Senior Sous Chef to play a key role in the running of the estate's brasserie. This is a lively, all-day dining operation where quality produce, classic dishes and consistently good cooking sit alongside busy, fast-paced service. The Role Working closely with the Head Chef, you'll help lead the kitchen team, oversee service and ensure standards remain high across the brasserie. Key responsibilities include:

• Taking ownership of daily kitchen operations and leading the pass during service
• Supporting the Head Chef with seasonal menus, bringing fresh ideas while maintaining a clear focus on quality and consistency
• Stepping up to lead the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence
• Working closely with front of house to ensure the team is confident on dishes, provenance and allergens
• Maintaining food quality, kitchen standards, health and safety and cost control
• Training, supporting and developing the brigade to get the best out of the team About You
• An experienced Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef from a quality brasserie, bistro or high-volume dining environment
• Confident across all sections, with the ability to lead from the front during busy services
• Organised, hands-on and calm under pressure
• Passionate about good food, seasonal produce and getting the details right
• A supportive team leader who takes ownership and enjoys helping others develop What's on Offer
• £41,700 basic salary, with approximately £9,000 in service charge and gratuities
• Staff rates and food and beverage discounts across the group
• Meals on shift and well-equipped colleague spaces
• 28 days' holiday, inclusive of bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Pension, health cash plan and life assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme and refer-a-friend bonus
• Uniform provided, cleaned, pressed and tailored on site
• Regular team socials, sports groups and sustainability initiatives