Sous Chef

Luxury Country House Hotel | Snowdonia National Park, North Wales

Up to £44,000 Package Including Gratuities
4-Day Working Week | Michelin Key Hotel | Career Progression

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and ambitious Sous Chef to join one of North Wales’ most respected luxury country house hotels.

Set within the breathtaking Snowdonia National Park and overlooking the Mawddach Estuary, this independently owned boutique hotel combines refined hospitality with a produce-led food offering and an award-winning wine programme. Recently awarded a prestigious Michelin Key, the property continues to build a growing reputation as one of Wales’ leading hospitality destinations.

The kitchen is now seeking a talented Sous Chef to support the senior team as the business continues pushing towards becoming a nationally recognised destination for food lovers.

The Role

Working closely with the Head Chef, you will play a key role in maintaining standards, developing the brigade, and contributing to the continued progression of the food offering.

You will:

Support the day-to-day leadership of the kitchen
Deliver refined, produce-led dishes to consistently high standards
Assist with menu development using outstanding local Welsh produce
Help train, mentor, and motivate junior chefs
Maintain excellent organisation, cleanliness, and consistency throughout service
Contribute to a positive, ambitious kitchen culture

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a chef who enjoys working within a quality-driven environment with genuine ambition and strong team values.

The Ideal Candidate

Current Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous ready to step up
Background in quality fresh-food or Rosette-level kitchens
Passion for seasonal produce and refined modern cooking
Strong attention to detail and consistency
Calm, organised, and team-focused approach
Genuine ambition to progress within high-level hospitality

The Package

Up to £44,000 package including gratuities
Approx. £4,000 annual tronc currently achieved
4-day working week
Pension scheme
Tailored training and development programme
Financial support towards professional qualifications
Staff meals on duty
Employee Assistance Programme
Annual rewards and referral schemes
Company events and team away days
30% discount across the wider collection
Friends & family accommodation rates across associated luxury hotels
Genuine long-term progression opportunities within a growing hospitality group

Why This Role

This is a rare opportunity to join a luxury Welsh hotel operation that combines:

High standards without unnecessary ego
Outstanding surroundings and lifestyle balance
Strong investment into staff development
A genuinely supportive and ambitious team culture

If you are looking for a Sous Chef role where you can continue developing within a respected luxury hotel while enjoying an exceptional quality of life, we would love to hear from you.