Junior Sous Chef

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Ashurst; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Sous Chef for a Michelin-listed restaurant in Horsham, West Sussex. The successful candidate will join a high-performing kitchen team, support the Head Chef, and help maintain high standards in a sustainability-driven environment. Candidates should have experience managing kitchen staff and a passion for quality produce and sustainability. This role offers a salary of up to £35,000 plus tips, training opportunities, and a good work-life balance.

Benefits

Up to £35,000 salary

Substantial monthly tips

Development opportunities

Good work-life balance

Staff discount in the restaurant

Supportive management

Qualifications

• Experience at senior chef de partie or similar level, ready to step into a Junior Sous role.
• Ability to travel independently to a rural location.
• Background in a high-volume, quality-focused restaurant environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Lead sections during service, ensuring high standards across all dishes.
• Train and support junior members of the kitchen team.

Skills

Team management

Organizational skills

Communication

Culinary skills

Passion for sustainability

Job description

Role: Junior Sous Chef

Location: Horsham, West Sussex

Salary: Up to £35,000

Service Charge: Approx. £800+ per month

Hours: 45 hours per week over five days

A Michelin-listed, ingredient-led restaurant in West Sussex is seeking an ambitious and motivated Junior Sous Chef to join its high-performing kitchen team.

The Role

Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional food using outstanding produce sourced directly from a rewilding estate, on-site butchery, and a three-acre market garden.

This is an excellent opportunity for a developing chef ready to step into a leadership position within a purpose-led, sustainability-driven kitchen focused on seasonality, quality, and provenance.

About the Business

Set within a pioneering 3,500-acre rewilding estate near Horsham, this Michelin-listed restaurant champions nature-led land management and sustainable British produce. The kitchen showcases award-winning beef, venison and pork alongside seasonal vegetables grown on-site.

Fast-paced and quality-focused, the restaurant is committed to celebrating the very best ingredient-led cooking.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in the day‑to‑day running of the kitchen
• Leading sections during service, ensuring consistently high standards across all dishes
• Training, motivating, and supporting junior members of the kitchen team
• Assisting with menu development and daily specials based on seasonality and availability
• Contributing to stock control, ordering, and waste reduction
• Supporting events and larger services when required
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organised kitchen in line with 5-star EHO standards

Requirements

• Ability to travel independently to a rural location
• Experience at senior chef de partie or similar level, ready to step into a Junior Sous role
• Experience managing and developing team members
• Background in a high-volume, quality-focused restaurant environment
• Strong organisational skills with a proactive and positive attitude
• Passion for outstanding produce, sustainability, and continuous development
• Confident communicator and team player

Benefits

• Up to £35,000 salary plus substantial monthly tips (approx. £800+ per month)
• Development opportunities, training, and career progression
• Good work-life balance with predominantly daytime trade
• Staff summer and Christmas parties
• Complimentary coffee and tea
• 50% staff discount in the restaurant and 20% in the shop
• Supportive and encouraging management team

If you are ready to take the next step in your culinary career within an ambitious, sustainable and award‑winning environment, we would love to hear from you.

Consultant: George Smart

Job Role: Junior Sous Chef

Location: Horsham, West Sussex

Job Number: INDELITE

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.