Sous Chef

TN United Kingdom; East Hertfordshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking an ambitious Sous Chef to join their dynamic kitchen team. This role offers the chance to work across multiple outlets, with opportunities for career progression in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have prior experience, strong organizational skills, and a passion for teamwork. Benefits include participation in a tip system, holiday accrual, and staff discounts.

Benefits

Participation in the TipJar tronc system

Holiday that accrues with length of service

Healthcare cashback plan

Confidential hotline for support

50% staff discount in onsite restaurants

Meals provided while on duty

Uniform provided

Regular team get-togethers

Qualifications

• Experienced chef with a background in similar properties.
• Ability to work flexible hours and be hands-on.
• Highly organized and a natural communicator.

Responsibilities

• Assist the executive chef with planning, ordering, and preparing.
• Monitor staff rotas and ensure coverage.
• Assist in other kitchens of the hotel as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

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Our food offering is a very important part of Tewinbury Farm. Our three main food-led outlets are the Granary Kitchen, Cowshed Restaurant, and Stables Bar. Each of these has its own uniquely crafted, seasonally changing menu, all distinctly different from one another.

We also have beautiful event spaces for weddings and private and corporate events, with menus to match.

In addition, we have our own state-of-the-art cookery school and kitchen garden, providing seasonal fruit and vegetables that feature heavily on our menus.

“If you are an ambitious chef, then Tewinbury Farm is an outstanding place to either begin your culinary journey or take it to the next level. The kitchens are a busy hive of activity with real opportunities for career progression within restaurant kitchen, pastry, or bakery, working with expert chefs.”

Sous Chef

We are currently seeking to recruit a Sous Chef to join our busy kitchen team and work across all of the outlets in the hotel.

Sous Chef - What's involved?

• Assisting the executive chef with the running of the department - planning, ordering, and preparing.
• Monitoring rotas - ensuring any staff absence is covered and the department is fully staffed.
• Assisting in other kitchens of the hotel when required.

Sous Chef – Who are we looking for?

• An experienced chef - previous experience in a similar property would be a distinct advantage.
• Someone who is flexible in their work – you must enjoy being a “hands-on” member of a team. While we encourage a work-life balance, you must be willing to work the hours required by the business and recognize that we are open 365 days a year.
• Someone who is highly organized and a natural communicator. A people person who enjoys positively impacting the people you interact with – both customers and other team members.
• Someone who can be part of creating a team that works hard, supports each other, and has fun along the way.

Sous Chef – What's in it for you?

• Participation in the TipJar tronc system.
• Holiday that accrues with length of service.
• Healthcare cashback plan with perks - refunds on your medical expenses.
• Confidential hotline for support in your day-to-day life.
• Staff discount in the onsite restaurants - 50% for you and up to 3 guests.
• Meals provided while on duty.
• Uniform provided.
• Regular team get-togethers, from team drinks to parties – we know how to have a good time!

If you have the relevant skills and experience for this role and are looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced, friendly environment, we would love to hear from you.

Please note that due to our rural location, it is recommended that candidates have their own transport.