Senior Sous Chef — Farm-to-Table Leadership & Growth

Bamford Collection; Moreton-in-Marsh; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on products

Lunch allowance

Gym discounts

Padel discount

Volunteering days

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Mental health support

Job summary

The Fox in Lower Oddington, part of Daylesford Stays under The Bamford Collection, is actively seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and drive kitchen operations with fresh, high-quality ingredients from Daylesford Organic Farm.

This role offers a 48-hour week, a base salary of £36,500 with gratuities and service charge expected to bring total OTE to £42,500, and the chance to grow within a sustainability-focused team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Junior Sous Chef in a professional kitchen.
• Experience supporting management of a busy kitchen operation.
• Ability to lead sections and coordinate service under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the kitchen, maintaining exceptional food quality and service standards.
• Take responsibility for kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef, ensuring service excellence and team performance.
• Lead, motivate, train, and support the development of junior team members while continuing your own leadership growth.
• Ensure the highest standards of food hygiene, health and safety, and compliance are consistently maintained.
• Support cost control through effective stock management, waste reduction, portion control, and labour planning.
• Contribute to menu development, bringing creativity and supporting the testing and delivery of seasonal dishes.
• Act as a key communication link within the kitchen team, supporting daily planning and ensuring efficient operations during service.

Skills

Junior Sous Chef

Kitchen leadership

Food hygiene

Team leadership

Problem solving

Job description

The Fox in Lower Oddington, part of Daylesford Stays under The Bamford Collection, is actively seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and drive kitchen operations with fresh, high-quality ingredients from Daylesford Organic Farm.

This role offers a 48-hour week, a base salary of £36,500 with gratuities and service charge expected to bring total OTE to £42,500, and the chance to grow within a sustainability-focused team.