Sous Chef
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Job Location:
Chichester - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Sous Chef Independent Country Inn West Sussex
South Downs near Petworth Up totronc WednesdaySunday
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 kitchens own garden harvest.
The Role
Were looking for a talented Sous Chef to join the close-knit kitchen brigade. Working alongside the Head Chef youll play a key role in delivering a daily-changing menu mentoring junior chefs and ensuring smooth kitchen operations.
Key responsibilities:
Supporting the Head Chef with day-to-day management of the kitchen
Leading service and ensuring high standards on every plate
Mentoring the Chef de Partie commis chefs and KPs
Contributing creative ideas for dishes specials and menus
Upholding health safety hygiene and stock management standards
The Package
Salary: Up to 35000 base approx. 10000 annual tronc
Schedule: Wednesday to Sunday mostly split shifts
Time Off: Closed Mondays & Tuesdays plus the business closes for all school half terms
Team: Head Chef Sous Chef Chef de Partie commis chefs and KPs
Environment: Independent award-winning inn with a strong focus on seasonality creativity and relaxed high-quality dining
About You
Youll be a chef with proven experience at Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous level in quality kitchens or gastro pubs. Youll thrive in a small supportive team with a passion for:
Cooking with seasonal locally sourced and foraged ingredients
Leading and motivating a team in a positive hands-on way
Working to high standards in a relaxed rustic environment
Bringing creativity and ideas to a menu that changes daily
How to Apply
If youre looking for a rare opportunity in hospitality that balances creativity quality and work-life balance wed love to hear from you.
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Food Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Kitchen Experience
- Labor Cost Analysis
- Catering
- Cooking
- Cost Control
- Sanitation
- Knife Skills
