Sous Chef in West Horsley

This is a great opportunity to take the exciting next step in your hospitality career and work as part of the Kitchen brigade within our newly refurbished Thatchers Bar, Restaurant and Hotel. We’re looking for a Sous Chef to join us. In a new era in hospitality, make your mark and really drive forwards, embracing our ‘Ownership with Personality’ values. Thatcher’s Hotel is a charming Tudor style property set in the heart of the glorious Surrey countryside. With 87 newly refurbished rooms and multiple event and conference spaces, Thatchers is a stunning property to work within.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Sous Chef with a true passion for great food with a clear focus on presentation and quality service, able to inspire and lead the brigade.

• Create, prepare, cook and present dishes – running your section, leading section(s) and coordinating service with colleagues.
• Mindful of wastage, portions and time efficiencies and working with all departments to ensure smooth service.
• Support the Head Chef to lead and mentor less‑experienced colleagues, working as a team to deliver great food to guests in a timely manner.
• Be flexible to cook and serve in any section to ensure smooth service – great food, every time.
• Follow Food Safety, Health & Hygiene regulations at all times, including compliance checks and keeping the section clean.

• Passionate about food, fantastic ingredients and mouth‑watering taste combinations.
• Determined to deliver the best results, regardless of pressure.
• A team player, who values input from others and inspires those around you to strive to be better.
• Exceptional attention to detail – presentation is key.
• Willing to share ideas around improving the customer’s experience, whether that’s creating a new sauce or practicing your knife skills.

• Great working environment and a stable hotel team.
• Discounted meals and stays across all of the group’s hotels around the UK – up to 50% off.
• A development programme to continue your rise to becoming a Hospitality Superstar.
• We love to promote from within our teams – including apprenticeships, accredited and professional training.
• Bike to work scheme.
• Increasing holiday allowance.
• Flexible working hours – straight shifts, 5 in 7.
• Inclusion in Tronc scheme.
• Accommodation may be available on site.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme – helping our hospitality team and family through any difficult times 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Access your wages as you earn them through Stream or open savings pots.
• Retail and supermarket discounts.

• Give great service to kitchen and F&B colleagues – working swiftly, efficiently, accurately and with kindness.
• Meet all site standards of service and work within the team, leading to help the kitchen work efficiently.
• Be willing to continue your development with both in‑house and external training sessions.
• Be reliable and bring your best self to work.

As a company within Flying Trade Group’s family of businesses we own and run 14 hotels and bars throughout East Anglia and Surrey. We’re a diverse and dynamic group – come and be part of something and shape your future!