Sous Chef

Crafted at Powdermills; Battle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique hospitality group in Battle is looking for a kitchen leader who will craft a seasonal, produce-driven menu and inspire the kitchen team. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in hospitality settings, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to sustainability. Join us to create memorable dining experiences while maintaining high standards in a fun, inclusive environment. Applicants should send their resumes to the provided email.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a kitchen team in hospitality.
• Track record of delivering quality and creativity under pressure.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team with a seasonal menu.
• Manage daily kitchen operations and supplier relationships.
• Champion sustainability and local sourcing.

Skills

Leadership skills

Culinary creativity

Team collaboration

Sustainability knowledge

Job description

We’re not hiring people to fill a seat or add to our

headcount. We’re hiring people to craft our culture, ethos and success. This is

a big deal for us, and we know it’s a big deal for you : a new role defines how

you spend your days, who you spend them with, and what your future looks

like.

Together, we’ll shape each other’s entire trajectory.

That deserves thoughtfulness, empathy and respect. It’s why this job

description is deliberately detailed. We want you to know exactly what you’re

stepping into. The challenges, the opportunities, the quirks of the role, and

the kind of impact you’ll have.

Us

Crafted is a series of life-friendly hotels and spaces

where guests can be themselves and fill up on the good stuff : nature, food,

wellbeing, craft, people and play. We hope to open several hotels in the coming

years, with our first coming in summer 2025 : Crafted at Powdermills, East

Sussex.

More specifics will follow as planning and pieces fall

into place. So, for now, here’s the sentiment behind Crafted…

It’s easy to get overwhelmed by life. To switch to

autopilot and go through the motions. We’re busy but not on the things we love

doing, we spend more time on our phone, and we misplace our bounce and

spark.

In short, Dr Evil’s stolen our mojo.

We all need a tune up now and again. To escape to

somewhere that makes us feel totally at ease. Not so we can step away from

life, but so we can come back to it. This is where Crafted comes in.

Our aim is to create a network of connected destinations

that people come back to again and again because it’s where they feel good

about life. Somewhere to work on life, come together, and connect locally.

You

Crafted’s culture will be inclusive and agile but with

ambitious goals and a start-up mentality. We need to execute brilliantly from

day one and every team member will contribute wherever they are able.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team in delivering a seasonal, produce-driven menu aligned with Crafted ethos.
• Manage daily kitchen operations, including prep, service, rota planning, ordering stock control and health and safety compliance. Work closely with the Executive Chef and Head of Food and Beverage to ensure smooth coordination between kitchen and front of house.
• Champion sustainability and local sourcing wherever possible, building strong supplier relationships.
• Develop and train junior chefs, setting a tone of mutual respect, professionalism, and growth.
• Uphold high standards of cleanliness, organisation and attention to detail throughout all service periods.

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone with :

• Proven experience leading a kitchen team, ideally in a boutique hotel, restaurant, or lifestyle-focused hospitality setting.
• A track record of delivering quality, consistency, and creative input under pressure.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, mentor and develop others.
• A collaborative, low-ego approach to working with front of house, suppliers and leadership.
• Solid knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety, cost management and sustainability best practice.
• genuine love of food, hospitality, and creating memorable guest experiences.

Together We hire people with personality who have a desire to continuously learn. Each person should bring themselves to work to shape our culture and keep us real, interesting, and original.

To create a comfortable environment for all, guest and staff, we prioritise teamwork over titles : no one’s too important to lend a hand, or to new to have a good opinion. We need low egos but high expectations : people who are humble enough to jump in, and serious about making an impact.

Values

Three values we’ll expect you to live by :

• Enjoy it : it’s still work, but if you’re having fun then so are our guests. It’s ok if you’re humming behind the bar or moving with the music.
• Own it : whoever you are, and whatever your role, someone’s enjoyment is in your hands. Always keep an eye out.
• Improve it : ask for feedback (and don’t be scared of what follows) and be curious. We’ll give you plenty of chances to learn and develop.

Note: positive Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles are integrated across these three values.

Contact Details

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