Job title: Sous Chef
Position reports to: Senior Sous Chef / Executive Head Chef
Responsible for: Junior Sous Chef, Chef De Partie, Commis Chefs, Kitchen Porters
Located: Aldwark Manor Estate, Aldwark, Nr. Alne, York, YO611UF
Hours of Work: 46 hours
Salary: £36,000
Benefits:
Apprenticeship and other development opportunities.
Gym and leisure use.
Share of gratuities.
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Employee Assistance Program.
Free meal on duty.
Refer a friend bonus.
Free golf for yourself and discounted for friends and family.
Uniform provided.
Additional Days holiday after 3 years of service.
Food and Beverage Discount when dining at Hotel of 20%
Aldwark Manor Estate is a privately owned Hotel with Golf nestled in a picturesque village between York and Harrogate. Set in 200 acres of beautiful countryside, this luxury Hotel provides a complete escape for both business and leisure guests and is a popular venue for weddings.
In recent years, the hotel has undergone significant investment and renovation, transforming the bedrooms, restaurant, residents’ lounge, sports bar and all public areas to deliver a refined and contemporary guest experience.
December 2025 marked the completion and opening of the new Salus Spa facilities, further enhancing the estate’s luxury leisure offering. The next phase of development will see the addition of new bedrooms, expanded event spaces and additional treatment rooms, all scheduled to open later this year.
Our Mission statement is
At Aldwark Manor Estate, our mission is simple yet powerful:
“Never be ordinary” in our product, quality or people —
with the ambition of being “Always Aldwark” in exceeding our guests’ and team members’ expectations.
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sous Chef to join our team at Aldwark Manor Estate. This role is responsible for all Elements Restaurant work with other chefs to deliver Lunch, Function and Dinner in our 2 AA Rosette Restaurant
Purpose of the role:
As a Sous Chef you will be overall responsible for supporting the Head Chef in the day to day running of the Kitchen and its staff in the absence of the Senior Sous Chef and the Head Chef. Directing kitchen activities for the junior members and ensuring the preparation of our delicious food - helping create memorable experiences for guests - whenever and wherever they dine.
You will support the Head Chef with food preparation, menu preparation, inspire and monitor the junior team in the absence of the Senior Sous Chef and the Head Chef. The main purpose of the role is to be a supportive role model, ensuring smooth workflow and running of the kitchen, all while maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. This role also includes supporting with all things Health and Safety.
You will Support the Head Chef in these main duties:
- Controlling and directing the food preparation process.
- Managing and working closely with junior Chefs to develop and lead them.
- Food ordering to minimise waste of resources.
- Menu Development, this requires excellent cooking skills with a strong understanding of produce, ingredients and cost of ingredients.
- Strong communication skills through a variety of means: departmental meetings, HOD meetings in the absence of the Senior Sous Chef or the Head Chef, Function sheet meetings, Health and Safety meetings etc.
- Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to stay calm under pressure, adapting your approach to complete routine and non-routine tasks.
- Cleaning and organising food preparation areas.
- Ensuring that the Due Diligence tasks are being carried out correctly.
The above is a non-exhaustive list of duties and you are expected to undertake, and any other duties as requested by your manager. The Company reserves the right to amend your job description in line with the changing demands of the business.
Sous Chef - Aldwark Manor Estate, LIVE IN ACCOMODATION AVAILABLE in York employer: Aldwark Manor
At Aldwark Manor Estate, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values personal growth and development. As a Spa & Leisure Receptionist, you will enjoy a range of benefits including free meals on duty, discounted golf for friends and family, and opportunities for professional advancement through our apprenticeship programmes. Nestled in the stunning countryside between York and Harrogate, our luxurious hotel environment fosters a sense of community and commitment to excellence, ensuring that both our guests and team members experience the extraordinary.
