At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a high-quality kitchen and shape our food offerings with your creative input.
- Company: Join the Stanley House Hotel & Spa, where excellence is our core value.
- Benefits: Enjoy a 4-day work week, competitive salary, and discounts on food and stays.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a supportive kitchen team and develop your culinary skills.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous ready to step up.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 40000 £ per year.
Ready to step into a leadership role where your voice actually matters? At Stanley House Hotel & Spa, we’re looking for a Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen team, drive standards, and shape our food offering. This is more than a support role; you’ll be a key part of the leadership team, working closely with the Executive Head Chef.
Why join us?
- 4-day working week – rare at this level
- Real input into menus and food concepts
- Work across restaurant, weddings & events
- Be part of a supportive, ambitious kitchen team
What you’ll be doing:
- Supporting the Head Chef in running the kitchen day-to-day
- Leading service and ensuring consistency in quality and presentation
- Coaching and developing the team
- Managing food safety, compliance, and standards
- Contributing to menu development and innovation
What we’re looking for:
- Experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous ready to step up
- A hands-on leader who leads by example
- Passion for consistency, quality, and presentation
- Strong organisational and people skills
What you’ll get:
- Competitive salary
- 4-day working week
- Additional annual leave from day one (manager banding)
- 50% off food & drink across the group
- Discounted stays (£50 B&B)
- Enhanced family leave options
- Wellbeing support & EAP access
- Long service rewards (£500 every 5 years)
Join a kitchen where you lead, influence, and grow.
Sous Chef in Preston employer: Stanley House Hotel & Spa
Stanley House Hotel & Spa is an exceptional employer, offering a unique 4-day working week that promotes work-life balance while allowing you to thrive in a prestigious culinary environment. With a strong focus on employee development, our supportive culture encourages you to enhance your skills and advance your career, all while enjoying competitive salaries and generous benefits, including exclusive discounts across our portfolio.
Contact Details:
Stanley House Hotel & Spa Recruitment Team
