Sous Chef

Sous Chef – Countryside Hotel

Newton Aycliffe, Durham
£35,000 Salary
Full-time

Perfect Recruitment are working with a well-established countryside hotel in the Durham area, currently looking for a strong Sous Chef to join their kitchen team.

This is a high-volume operation covering restaurant service, functions, events, and hotel dining, so you’ll need to be confident working across multiple areas while maintaining calm, consistent delivery.

The role:

You’ll work closely with the Executive Chef, taking a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen. You’ll help lead the team, support junior chefs, maintain standards, and ensure consistent quality across all sections.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong fresh food background
• Experience in hotel, restaurant, or banqueting kitchens
• Confident leading a team during service
• Calm, organised, and hands-on approach
• Strong focus on food quality, consistency, and standards
• Good understanding of food safety, allergens, and compliance
• Natural leader who supports and develops junior chefs
• Motivated by being part of a kitchen that is developing and progressing

What’s on offer:

• £35,000 salary
• Bonus and incentive schemes
• Company discounts across hotels, food, drink & leisure
• Ongoing training and development
• Genuine progression opportunities
• Chance to work closely with a new Executive Chef and help build a strong, long-term kitchen team

Please note:

• No live-in accommodation available
• Rural location – own transport or reliable commute is essential

If you’re an ambitious Sous Chef looking for a stable role where you can lead, develop your team, and be part of a kitchen that’s moving forward, this is a great opportunity.

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