Seasonal Sous Chef

Posted on 09/03/2026

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Channel Islands, Channel Islands - Alderney, Channel Islands - Guernsey

Culinary

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Temporary

Hotel

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Braye Beach Hotel

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Hand Picked Hotels

Hand Picked Hotels is a beautiful collection of 21 privately owned, luxury country houses and coastal retreats, each hand picked for their individuality. Architecturally distinctive and quintessentially British, every hotel boasts an extraordinary location, from Scotland to the Channel Islands, offering breath taking views, from vast countryside to expansive beaches, to lush woodlands. With every need taken care of, the team at each hotel ensures every guest has a magical experience, encouraging them to return time and time again.

Hand Picked Hotels was founded in 2001 by owner and Chairman, Julia Hands MBE. Whilst each hotel is individual, every property fulfils the company values of family, individuality, community and care, ensuring a hand picked experience for every guest and employee.

We are currently recruiting for a Seasonal Sous Chef at Braye Beach Hotel, part of Hand Picked Hotels.

Tucked away on the edge of Alderney’s pristine white sands, with the turquoise waters of Braye Bay just steps away, Braye Beach Hotel isn’t just a stunning escape for guests - it’s an inspiring place to build your career in luxury hospitality.

From the moment you arrive, there’s a sense that time slows down here. Whether guests are soaking up uninterrupted sea views from our popular sun terrace, spotting wildlife in the fresh island air, or simply unwinding in beautifully appointed rooms, every moment at Braye Beach is about comfort, tranquillity, and unforgettable service.

About the Role

Are you an experienced Chef looking to progress your Kitchen Management experience?

We know the step from being a Sous Chef to Head Chef can be a big one so here at Hand Picked Hotels we aim to equip our Sous Chefs with the skills they need to take that step.From involvement in office and paperwork responsibilities, to people management training courses and development with your culinary skills, we will help give you the exposure you need to develop your career as a Chef. And of course alongside all of that you get to do what you do best, create fantastic food and lead the team in our professional kitchens.

About You:

To be considered for this role you will have excellent knowledge and experience of the kitchen within a quality driven hotel, restaurant, or hospitality environment.
You will be enthusiastic and willing to take on new responsibilities. Adopt a flexible approach to assist in different areas of the kitchen as business and guest needs dictate.
You will have the ability to impart your knowledge to the junior members of the team
Your finger will be on the pulse of all the latest trends, and have the desire to learn the next big thing Having a high level of emotional intelligence, you will be able to anticipate our guests needs ensuring they receive a Hand Picked experience.
It is essential you can demonstrate how you would be able to deliver our guest experience standards at Hand Picked Hotels, which includes the ability to go above and beyond to ensure guests have a high-quality, personalised, and magical experience that they remember, recommend, and return to time and time again.

Company Benefits

Our Benefits include:

A competitive salary package of £40,950 per year plus a share of service charge.
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 needs.
This role is seasonal and will run from 27/3/26 to 10/9/26
Colleague accommodation is available, inclusive of all meals & bills.
Uniform and meals on shift provided.
Pro rata equivalent of 29 holiday days inc. bank holidays per annum.
Use of Health club facilities, including gym & swimming pool (restrictions apply).
An opportunity to work in a luxury environment with our talented team on the beautiful island of Guernsey.
A chance to meet new people, make new friends and have a memorable summer season working within Hand Picked Hotels

Hand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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