Senior Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen Team & Menu Creation

Farncombe Estate Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 48,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday rising to 35

Birthday lunch

Wellbeing resources

Staff discounts

Wow reward £1,000

Recommend a Friend bonus

Premium pay for Christmas & New Year

Healthcare cash plan

Fully funded apprenticeships

Job summary

Farncombe Estate Ltd is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join The Fish Hotel team on the Broadway estate. You will support the Head Chef, mentor a talented brigade and help deliver exceptional dining experiences across a 2 AA Rosette restaurant renowned for bold, seasonal dishes and locally sourced ingredients.

We expect a hands-on leader with Sous Chef experience, strong organisation and a positive, team-focused approach to drive service and quality.

Qualifications

• Previous Sous Chef level in a high-quality kitchen
• Genuine passion for food and hospitality
• Hands-on leader who supports and develops others
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• Positive, team-focused approach

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Head Chef in a busy high-quality kitchen
• Develop and mentor brigade to deliver exceptional dining experiences
• Contribute to menu development and service excellence
• Coordinate service and maintain high standards of quality and consistency
• Drive teamwork and maintain a calm, efficient kitchen environment

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Leadership

Team development

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Job description

Farncombe Estate Ltd is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join The Fish Hotel team on the Broadway estate. You will support the Head Chef, mentor a talented brigade and help deliver exceptional dining experiences across a 2 AA Rosette restaurant renowned for bold, seasonal dishes and locally sourced ingredients.

We expect a hands-on leader with Sous Chef experience, strong organisation and a positive, team-focused approach to drive service and quality.