Sous Chef

Hand Picked Hotels

Senior Sous Chef – Nutfield Priory Hotel & Spa

Location:
Redhill, Surrey, RH1 4EL

Salary:
Up to £45,000 per annum + service charge + excellent colleague benefits

Job Type: Full-time | Permanent | 5 days out of 7

Come and join our Team...

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Sous Chef at Nutfield Priory Hotel & Spa, part of Hand Picked Hotels.

Perched high above the Surrey Hills, Nutfield Priory Hotel & Spa offers an extraordinary setting to develop your hospitality career. This 19th-century Neo‑Gothic manor blends architectural drama with the calm sophistication of a modern spa retreat, creating a workplace that is both inspiring and deeply rewarding.

As part of our team, you’ll help shape the serene, luxurious experiences that define the hotel. Whether supporting the award‑winning spa, as guests unwind in thermal suites and tranquil pools, or helping deliver refined dining in the Cloisters Restaurant, where modern British cuisine is served with graceful precision, your contribution will be central to creating unforgettable moments.

At Nutfield Priory Hotel & Spa, every detail is curated for comfort, pleasure, and genuine connection and our team embodies those same values. If you’re passionate about thoughtful, high‑quality hospitality and want to grow in a setting rich with character, beauty, and calm, Nutfield Priory Hotel & Spa offers a truly exceptional place to thrive.

As a member of our team, you will help create unforgettable moments for guests as they explore our tranquil parkland, celebrate special events, and enjoy our personalised service, with an emphasis on service excellence & consistency.

If you’re passionate about hospitality, thrive in a supportive environment, and enjoy making a real difference to someone’s stay, Nutfield Priory Hotel & Spa offers an inspiring place to grow your career.

The role of a Sous Chef at Nutfield Priory Hotel & Spa involves supporting the delivery of an exceptional culinary experience for guests, ensuring that dishes consistently reflect creativity, quality, and seasonal diversity. Working closely with the Head Chef, the Sous Chef will help oversee food preparation and service, maintain outstanding standards of presentation and flavour, and play a key part in the smooth day‑to‑day running of the kitchen.

As Sous Chef, your role will focus on supporting and developing the culinary team through training, guidance, and leading by example during service. Responsibilities also include helping to manage kitchen operations, monitoring stock and costs, maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, and assisting with menu delivery across the hotel, special events in our private dining rooms and ensuring every dish enhances the guest experience and upholds the hotel’s reputation for excellence in luxury hospitality.

This is a full‑time role working 5 days out of 7 including weekends on a rota basis, 45 hours per week, which may vary depending on business.

• A competitive salary of up to £45,000 per annum plus a share of service charge.
• A welcoming, inclusive culture where long-term friendships and diversity are celebrated.
• Ongoing career development with in‑house and external training, including apprenticeships and industry‑recognised courses.
• 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days including bank holidays with length of service.
• Uniform and meals on shift provided.
• Free onsite parking (where applicable).
• Access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company pension, enhanced sick pay & Life assurance scheme.
• Online retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well‑being platform.
• Discounted stays in our hotels and on food, drink, spa treatments & products.
• Annual loyalty awards (like afternoon teas and overnight stays).
• Introduction bonus for new colleague recommendations.
• Colleague of the Month awards, which leads to our annual awards ceremony.
• Regular team gatherings and appreciation events.

• We are looking for active and enthusiastic candidates that have a…