Sous Chef

The Manor House, a part of the Exclusive Collection, is nestled in the storybook village of Castle Combe and combines timeless elegance with a Michelin-starred restaurant and a championship golf course. The Castle Inn, part of The Manor House estate, is a historic Cotswolds inn where relaxed dining meetswarm, welcoming service.Together, they offer a heritage-rich setting where every detail is designed to create memorable experiences for guests.

You will join as a Senior Sous Chef that values leadership, creativity, collaboration, and pride in everything they do. Here, your ideas will be welcomed and your growth supported.

At The Manor House, we believe in rewarding our team for their passion and dedication.As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay, plus service charge
• Great rates for stays across all our hotels and 50% discount on Food & Beverage dining
• Free meals while on duty
• Free access to the on-site gym and parking
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing resources
• Exclusive discounts and perks through Hospitality Essentials
• Opportunities for growth, learning, and internal movement within the Exclusive Collection

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in leading kitchen operations and maintaining high culinary standards.
• Coordinate the brigade during service, ensuring dishes are delivered on time and to specification.
• Run the kitchen confidently in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Coach and mentor the Sous Chef, Chef de Parties, Demi Chefs and Commis Chefs.
• Ensure excellent food safety, hygiene and allergen compliance across all kitchen areas.
• Support menu development and dish refinement to elevate the culinary offer.
• Manage ordering, supplier relationships, stock control and waste reduction.
• Monitor quality, portion control and presentation across all sections.
• Support a positive ,professional and development-focused kitchen culture. Person Specification
• Strong experience as a Sous Chef in a premium hospitality setting.
• Confident leading service and coordinating a professional kitchen.
• Excellent culinary skills with strong leadership and mentoring ability.
• Solid understanding of kitchen operations, food safety and compliance.
• Calm, organised and solutions-focused during busy periods.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Committed to high standards, consistency and continuous improvement. We are a certified B Corp, committed to sustainability and responsible business practices.At Exclusive Collection, wechampion wellbeing, progression, and a culture where people whoshare our values can thrive.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all individuals with the right to work in the UK. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please let us know.

Apply today and join a team that celebrates creativity, teamwork and genuine care in everything we do.