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Job Description
Sous Chef Independent Country Inn West Sussex
South Downs near Petworth Up totronc Wednesday Sunday
About the Venue
This historic 350-year-old country inn with rooms is tucked away in a beautiful village in the South Downs National Park. With log fires stripped floorboards and a magical garden complete with its own vegetable patch it offers guests a relaxed characterful setting that has earned recognition in leading food and travel guides.
Menus are kept small and ever-changing showcasing seasonal produce local suppliers foraged ingredients and the kitchen s own garden harvest.
The Role
We re looking for a talented Sous Chef to join the close-knit kitchen brigade. Working alongside the Head Chef you ll play a key role in delivering a daily-changing menu mentoring junior chefs and ensuring smooth kitchen operations.
Key responsibilities:
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Supporting the Head Chef with day-to-day management of the kitchen
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Leading service and ensuring high standards on every plate
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Mentoring the Chef de Partie commis chefs and KPs
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Contributing creative ideas for dishes specials and menus
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Upholding health safety hygiene and stock management standards
The Package
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Salary: Up to 35000 base approx. 10000 annual tronc
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Schedule: Wednesday to Sunday mostly split shifts
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Time Off: Closed Mondays & Tuesdays plus the business closes for all school half terms
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Team: Head Chef Sous Chef Chef de Partie commis chefs and KPs
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Environment: Independent award-winning inn with a strong focus on seasonality creativity and relaxed high-quality dining
About You
You ll be a chef with proven experience at Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous level in quality kitchens or gastro pubs. You ll thrive in a small supportive team with a passion for:
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Cooking with seasonal locally sourced and foraged ingredients
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Leading and motivating a team in a positive hands-on way
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Working to high standards in a relaxed rustic environment
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Bringing creativity and ideas to a menu that changes daily
How to Apply
If you re looking for a rare opportunity in hospitality that balances creativity quality and work-life balance we d love to hear from you.
Employment Type
Full-time
