Farm-to-Table Sous Chef — North Devon, Staff Housing

MXB Devon Operations Limited; Brighton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff housing available

Shared tips across front and back of

Job summary

The Farmers Arms, part of The Collective at Woolsery, North Devon, is seeking a Sous Chef to lead service alongside Head Chef Toby Neal. The role involves working with Birch Farm and a 60-cover operation, with responsibilities across stock, menu development and kitchen leadership.

We offer a 48-hour week, The Five Course Birch Farm Tasting Menu, reliance on local and seasonal ingredients, and staff housing options in a supportive farm-to-table environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a similar level restaurant kitchen with verifiable references.
• Minimum 2 years in a Senior CDP or above role.
• Excellent communication skills; comfortable with computer tasks (typing, email, calendar).

Responsibilities

• Run lunch and dinner service for a 60-cover restaurant.
• Daily orders to vendors and Birch Farm.
• Whole animal butchery.
• Manage a brigade of 5–7 kitchen staff per shift.
• Cover for Sous/Head Chef and all stations as needed.
• Maintain high standards of food production and hygiene.

Skills

Staff management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Mise en place

Job description

The Farmers Arms, part of The Collective at Woolsery, North Devon, is seeking a Sous Chef to lead service alongside Head Chef Toby Neal. The role involves working with Birch Farm and a 60-cover operation, with responsibilities across stock, menu development and kitchen leadership.

We offer a 48-hour week, The Five Course Birch Farm Tasting Menu, reliance on local and seasonal ingredients, and staff housing options in a supportive farm-to-table environment.