Farm-to-Table Sous Chef — Devon Pub Kitchen Lead

Mxb Devon Operations Limited; Rawridge; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £45k salary

4 on 3 off rota

28 days holiday

Shared tips

Staff housing

Job summary

The Farmers Arms, part of The Collective at Woolsery in North Devon, is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead lunch and dinner service for a 60-cover restaurant. You will manage orders, dish development, and a kitchen team of 5-7 staff while upholding high standards of food quality and hygiene.

Join a local, farm-to-table operation with strong ties to Birch Farm and The Collective. A 48-hour week, staff housing, and shared tips are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and written skills are required.
• Experience leading a kitchen team and training junior staff.
• Ability to follow checklists, wastage sheets and training documents.
• Minimum 2 years in a similar level restaurant kitchen with verifiable references.
• Minimum 2 years in a Senior CDP or above role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lunch and dinner service for a 60-cover restaurant.
• Place daily orders with vendors and Birch Farm.
• Assist in dish development and menu planning.
• Manage a kitchen brigade of 5-7 staff per shift.
• Cover for other sous chefs and head chef as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Staff management

Computer literacy

Attention to checklists

Senior CDP experience

Job description

The Farmers Arms, part of The Collective at Woolsery in North Devon, is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead lunch and dinner service for a 60-cover restaurant. You will manage orders, dish development, and a kitchen team of 5-7 staff while upholding high standards of food quality and hygiene.

Join a local, farm-to-table operation with strong ties to Birch Farm and The Collective. A 48-hour week, staff housing, and shared tips are part of the package.