Sous Chef

Why work for the Coaching Inn Group?

• Work/Balance? A genuine belief in work/life balance and an understanding of working together to promote flexibility
• Tips? A Tronc scheme with 100% of gratuities distributed to our teams every week via TipJar.
• Your health? Private Healthcare, Life Insurance, Annual Health and Wellbeing grant
• Holidays? 6 weeks holidays
• Chef whites? Provided for you
• Discounts? Up to 50% discount off food across all of our hotels and 50% off accommodation
• Something different? Annual stay for £1 offer
• Development? Award winning career development programmes
• Personal support? Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support

Sous Chef - Live In Available

The White Hart Royal - Moreton-in-Marsh, Cotswolds

Join a Historic Cotswolds Kitchen with a Modern Edge

We're looking for a talented and driven Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at The White Hart Royal, a beautifully restored 17th-century coaching inn in the heart of the Cotswolds.

Part of the award-winning Coaching Inn Group, our hotel blends rich heritage with contemporary hospitality-delivering "hospitality from the heart" in everything we do.

Our menus celebrate modern British cuisine, using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, crafted with care and creativity by a passionate kitchen team.

? The Role

As Sous Chef, you'll be at the heart of our kitchen operation, supporting the Head Chef in delivering consistently exceptional food across breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.

You will:

• Support day-to-day kitchen leadership and service
• Drive high standards in food quality, consistency, and presentation
• Help develop seasonal menus showcasing local produce
• Train, mentor, and inspire junior chefs
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards
• Take ownership of service in the Head Chef's absence

?? What We're Looking For

• Experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous in a quality fresh food environment
• Passion for modern British cuisine and seasonal cooking
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Calm, organised approach in a fast-paced service
• A genuine love for hospitality and guest experience

? Why Join Us?

• Work in a characterful, historic Cotswolds setting
• Be part of an award-winning hotel group
• Creative input into menus and dishes
• Career development opportunities across the Coaching Inn Group
• A supportive, people-first culture

?️ About Us

The White Hart Royal is a historic coaching inn dating back to the 17th century, once hosting King Charles I, now transformed into a stylish hotel and dining destination.

Our kitchen focuses on thoughtfully sourced ingredients, seasonal menus, and dishes full of character, served in our Courtyard Restaurant and bar.