Senior Sous Chef

Berkeley Scott; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkeley Scott is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Sous Chef for a high-end contract catering venue in Kent. The role includes leading a dynamic kitchen team, designing seasonal menus with local produce, and ensuring excellence in food hygiene and service delivery.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Work-life balance with straight shifts

Beautiful working environment

Strong ethos on sustainability and local sourcing

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous in multi-outlet or contract catering.
• Passionate about fresh, local, and sustainable ingredients.
• Comfortable managing day-to-day service and larger scale events.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a dedicated kitchen team.
• Design and deliver innovative, seasonal menus.
• Maintain standards of food hygiene and health & safety.
• Manage kitchen budgets and stock control.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Ability

Team Development

Creativity

Job description

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Location: Idyllic countryside setting, Kent

Hours: 5 days out of 7 (some weekend work required)

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Sous Chef to lead the culinary team at a newly refurbished, high-end contract catering venue located in a stunning Kent location. This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented individual who thrives in a dynamic environment with a focus on quality, seasonality, and local sourcing.

The Role:

As Head Chef, you will be responsible for the daily operations of the kitchen, overseeing food preparation for the restaurant, café/retail outlets, and a diverse calendar of events. You’ll have the creative freedom to design menus that showcase the best of Kent’s local produce, working closely with trusted regional suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

Leading and inspiring a dedicated kitchen team

Designing and delivering innovative, seasonal menus across multiple outlets

Maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene and health & safety

Managing kitchen budgets, GP targets, and stock control

Supporting the delivery of events, private functions, and high-volume service days

The Ideal Candidate:

Proven experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous in a similar multi-outlet or contract catering environment

Passionate about fresh, local, and sustainable ingredients

Strong leadership and team development skills

Calm under pressure with excellent organisational ability

Comfortable managing both day-to-day service and larger scale events

What’s On Offer:

Competitive salary of £42,000 – £44,000

A fantastic work-life balance (working 5 out of 7 days) - straight shifts only

Beautiful working environment in a newly refurbished kitchen and dining space

Opportunity to be part of a respected and growing operation with a strong ethos on sustainability and local sourcing

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