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We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Sous Chef to support the leadership of the kitchen at Rose Court. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role within a predominantly Monday to Friday operation, supporting restaurant dining, corporate hospitality, and events. While the role is mainly weekday-based, occasional evenings may be required to support events and business needs. Working closely with the Head Chef, you will help drive culinary standards, kitchen performance, team development, and smooth service delivery, while contributing to seasonal menus, responsibly sourced ingredients, and exceptional hospitality experiences.
Job Responsibility
Support the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring all sections are prepared, organised, and consistently delivering high-quality food and service across restaurant, hospitality, and event operations
Provide hands-on leadership across all kitchen areas, stepping into any section as needed and supporting service during busy periods, events, and in the Head Chef's absence
Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene, cleanliness, and kitchen organisation across all back-of-house areas
Support menu execution and development, ensuring recipe compliance, consistency, and innovation across all food offerings
Lead the kitchen team by example, promoting professionalism, strong communication, teamwork, and high culinary standards
Support recruitment, onboarding, rota planning, and section allocation to ensure effective staffing and smooth operations
Train, mentor, and develop junior chefs through coaching, feedback, and day-to-day support
Help create a positive kitchen culture that supports learning, accountability, and continuous development
Support labour planning and stock management to maintain efficient staffing levels and minimise waste
Assist with ordering, stock rotation, storage standards, and stock takes to ensure strong operational control
Monitor due diligence, food safety records, and kitchen standards, taking corrective action where required
Support the Head Chef in managing food cost, GP performance, and kitchen efficiencies
Work closely with front-of-house, bar, café, and events teams to ensure smooth and coordinated service delivery
Lead pre-service briefings and contribute to operational planning to support guest requirements, hospitality, and event delivery
Communicate effectively with the Head Chef and wider leadership team on staffing, operations, and service performance
Represent the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, maintaining standards, decision-making, and operational continuity
Requirements
Experienced and passionate Senior Sous Chef to support the leadership of the kitchen at Rose Court
predominantly Monday to Friday operation, supporting restaurant dining, corporate hospitality, and events
occasional evenings may be required to support events and business needs
working closely with the Head Chef to drive culinary standards, kitchen performance, team development, and smooth service delivery
contributing to seasonal menus, responsibly sourced ingredients, and exceptional hospitality experiences
What we offer
Company Sick Pay
Life Insurance (2 x annual salary)
50% discount in our restaurant and 25% off at our cafes
Holidays increasing with length of service
Loyalty bonuses in line with the length of service
One paid day off each year to get involved in any community or charity volunteering activity of your choice as we believe in the power of giving back
Retail, Grocery and Gym Discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme
Refer your friend scheme
Learning and Development Portal and further education with apprenticeship programs
G&F Support Scheme
Hospitality Action – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)