Autonomous Sous Chef: Lead Menus, Training & Growth

Worplesdon Place Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internal development programme

Menu autonomy

Apprenticeship scheme

Masterclasses and training days

Free meals

20% staff discount

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Company pension

28 days holiday

Job summary

Worplesdon Place Ltd in a pretty village just outside Guildford is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead a welcoming kitchen and deliver quality, fresh food with hospitality at its heart.

You will work closely with the Head Chef to design menus and daily specials, manage the rota and health & safety, mentor the team, and drive sales through hands-on leadership and front-of-house collaboration. Benefits include free meals, pension, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Existing Sous Chef or Senior CDP seeking next step.
• Natural leader with passion for fresh food.
• Hands-on approach with strong communication.
• Experience leading and training staff, rota management and health and safety.
• Creative input to design and deliver new dishes.
• Strong planning and organisational skills for GP and labour control.
• Proactive in driving sales and growth through kitchen-front collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations alongside Head Chef.
• Manage rota, training and health and safety.
• Develop menus and daily specials with creativity.
• Drive sales and growth through kitchen-front collaboration.
• Mentor and develop the team.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Communication skills

Hands-on chef

Menu design

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Sales driven

Job description

Worplesdon Place Ltd in a pretty village just outside Guildford is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead a welcoming kitchen and deliver quality, fresh food with hospitality at its heart.

You will work closely with the Head Chef to design menus and daily specials, manage the rota and health & safety, mentor the team, and drive sales through hands-on leadership and front-of-house collaboration. Benefits include free meals, pension, and development opportunities.