Snr Sous Chef - Ascot

Blue Arrow - Southampton Perm Hub; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Staff Fund payment

Death in Service cover (4 x annual)</n

Employer Pension contribution 4%

Straight shifts

Training, personal development

Long service recognition

Staff golf privilege

Free golf lessons

Staff discount

Job summary

Blue Arrow is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join our kitchen team in Ascot on a full-time contract. You will lead a busy team, oversee food preparation, and ensure compliance with food safety standards while delivering outstanding guest experiences.

This role is a 40-hour week on average, with seasonal adjustments (45 hours Apr–Sep, 35 hours Oct–Mar). A minimum of 8 years cooking experience is required, plus strong leadership, planning, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a culinary role as a sous chef or similar position.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques and culinary terminology.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations and best practices.
• Proven experience in supervising and leading a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Oversee food preparation and presentation to ensure quality.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Time management

Kitchen supervision

Pressure handling

Job description

Job Role - Sous Chef

Location: Ascot

Hours: This is a full-time contract based on an average 40 hours per week

Salary: £50,000

Job description

We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our talented team, who shares our passion for exceptional customer service and thrives in a fast-paced, innovative kitchen. Are you looking for your next challenge?

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a culinary role as a sous chef or similar position
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques and culinary terminology
• Familiarity with food safety regulations and best practices
• Proven experience in supervising and leading a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

This is a full-time contract based on an average 40 hours per week - 45 hours during the season April to September and 35 hours per week October to March (excluding breaks).

If you have experience of preparing food with fresh, high quality local ingredients then we want to hear from you! The right candidate will have great leadership and people skills and be hungry to push their own development as well as the teams, we need an excellent team player, ready to lead and support colleagues.

We understand the value of time with family and friends and take our commitment to your work life balance seriously, offering straight shifts with only a handful of dinners per year coupled with an understanding approach to rotas, this is a great opportunity in hospitality.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary PLUS Annual Staff Fund payment
• Death in Service cover (4 x annual salary, eligible after one years service)
• Employer Pension contribution 4% on all earnings (increasing by 2% on each 5th year anniversary with the Club)
• Straight shifts with minimal evening work
• Training, personal development
• Long service recognition on milestone employment anniversary years
• Staff golf privilege
• Free golf lessons
• Staff discount in Professional shop
• Access to golf through Artisans Club
• Uniform
• Free parking on site
• Regular staff social events, Access to staff benefits portal which includes Heath & Wellbeing, Cycle 2 Work, Retail Discounts, Employee Assistance Programme, On Demand GP

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £50,000 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Experience:

• Cooking: 8 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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