Sous Chef

Relais & Chateau at Thornbury Castle are seeking a Sous Chef to join our talented brigade of chefs. You will be working in a unique and beautifully restored Castle and four Red Star boutique hotel and creating truly memorable and impressive 5*dishes for our guests in our 3 Rosette restaurant.

About Us

Set on 15 acres of beautiful land, Thornbury Castle Hotel is the only Tudor Castle operating as a hotel in England. The Castle has recently undergone a multi-million pound refurbishment program bringing back to life the regal grandeur of its past. Located 20 minutes’ drive from Bristol, it offers 26 rooms and suites, an award-winning restaurant, bar and two unique meeting and conference spaces. our food style is modern British using the best locally sourced produce from our kitchen garden and around the southwest. We operate 7 days a week, serving breakfast, afternoon tea, dinner, and Sunday lunch as well as the occasional wedding and functions.

Our company goal is to deliver “refined and personalised hospitality” to enable our hotel to be a place where all guests can relax, enjoy themselves and have a break from normal life. To feel like royalty in a unique place with unique people.

• Full time permanent position 48 hours per week
• Salary from £36,000 - £38,000 per annum, depending on experience
• An additional share of service charge and tips (about 4k per year. Paid every 2 months)
• Responsible for the preparation and service
• Working with the Executive Head Chef to create menus
• Leading the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Head Chef
• Assisting in the training of new kitchen staff
• Strictly following and maintaining all food safety and health and safety procedures
• Natural ability as a chef with outstanding attention for detail
• Ability to work unsurprised and using own initiative 

• A truly talented Chef with a professional approach, great passion and flair for the industry and food
• Experience at 3 AA Rosette or 1 Michelin star environment is ideal or at least 5years experience in 2 AA Rosette within a similar role or above
• Bringing a calm mature approach with a resilient nature that thrives under pressure
• Dedicated excellent team player with strong communication skills
• Ambition to succeed at the highest levels

• 28-day holiday including bank holidays
• Paid day off on your birthday
• Staff accommodation availbale offsite
• Complimentary stay at the castle after 3 months probation period successfully passed
• Training programmes via internal & external professionals and access to online training facilities
• Staff and family rates on hotel accommodation and discounts on food and beverage
• Recognition programmes
• Career development programmes
• Uniform and meals provided whilst on duty and free parking
• Opportunity to benefits of staff rate in Relais Chateaux properties