Sous Chef

DA COSTA; Bruton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

30 days holiday inc. bank holidays

Food on shift

Guest experience

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Discounts

Employee socials

Career development

Assistance programme

Pension scheme

Refer a Friend

Job summary

Da Costa in Somerset is seeking a Sous Chef to join our dedicated kitchen team. You will work closely with the Head Chef to maintain high standards of food preparation, presentation, and service, supporting daily operations and ensuring consistency across all service periods.

With 45 hours per week across Wednesday to Sunday, the role offers a competitive salary and opportunities to develop skills in a dynamic, seasonally driven kitchen that values quality ingredients and hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example to inspire, develop and support the kitchen team, creating a positive and collaborative culture.
• Maintain high standards of food preparation, presentation, and service in line with Da Costa's philosophy.
• Assist Head Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth service and compliance with food safety and hygiene procedures.

Job description

Sous Chef, Somerset

- Competitive salary
- Full-time position, working 45 hours per week, 5 days from predominantly Wednesday to Sunday

As our Sous Chef, you will play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of food preparation, presentation, and service within Da Costa. Working closely with the Head Chef, you will help lead the kitchen team, oversee daily operations, and deliver exceptional dining experiences that reflect our commitment to quality, seasonality, and hospitality.

Leading by example, you will inspire, develop, and support the team, creating a positive and collaborative kitchen culture. You will be responsible for maintaining consistently high standards across all areas of the kitchen, ensuring smooth service, effective team management, and compliance with food safety and hygiene procedures.

You will be joining a passionate team that cares deeply about quality ingredients, fresh seasonal produce, outstanding hospitality, and continuous learning. Our kitchen and front-of-house teams are committed to going above and beyond for our guests, our community, and the exceptional events we host throughout the year.

Cooking over open fire and working with produce from our walled garden is at the heart of what we do. It is a philosophy we have proudly championed for years, and one that continues to inspire everything we create.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive Rates of pay+ Generous Tips
• Flexible hours - let us know what works for you and we'll flex the best we can
• 30 days holiday inc. bank holidays
• Nutritious food and drinks whilst on shift
• Free annual guest experience for you and a plus one, including 3-course meal, cocktails and a bottle of wine. It’s important we experience the magic too!
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including 12 weeks full pay Maternity leave and 2 weeks full pay Paternity leave. These moments matter!
• Health cash plan – a health benefit which allows you to claim back your everyday medical expenses like Dentists and Prescriptions
• Life Assurance – £25,000
• Generous Artfarm-wide discounts including;
  • Up to 50% off room booking at the award-winning Independent Hotel of the Year 2021, The Fife Arms
  • Up to 25% off food and beverage across our properties in Somerset, Scottish Highlands, Los Angeles and London
  • Up to 30% off our fabulous retail products
    
• High street discounts off 1000’s retailers through MyArtfarm site and app.
• Amazing socials led by local social committees – bowling, 10k runs or just a cold pint in the pub – there’s something for everyone
• A unique approach to careerdevelopment and learning opportunities tailored around your individual aspirations and goals
• Employee Assistance Programme with Hospitality Action
• Enhancedpension scheme to help you save into your piggy bank for the future!
• Generous Refer a Friend Scheme –up to £1000 to share with your friend!

About Da Costa

Da Costa has been named for and inspiredby Artfarm co-founder Iwan Wirth’s maternal grandfather, who originated fromthe small mountainous village of Rivamonte Agordino in the Veneto region ofNorthern Italy. He emigrated to Switzerland in the early 20th century andopened a restaurant much loved for its simple, honest fare.

A century later, and some 800 miles from that first restaurant, Da Costacontinues this glorious culinary adventure.

The menu is an exploration of traditional northern Italian recipes featuring anarray of antipasti, homemade pastas and risottos and daily specials cooked overfire. Using freshly grown seasonal ingredients from the walled garden andsurrounding area, our dishes blend the best of both words – quintessentialEnglishness with Italian culinary flair.

About Artfarm

Artfarm is an independentinternational hospitality company where art, culture, and exceptionalhospitality come together to create unforgettable destinations. Founded by Iwanand Manuela Wirth, every Artfarm destination is thoughtfully designed to celebratethe unique character and local culture of its location.

Today, Artfarm's award-winning portfolio spanssome of the world's most distinctive destinations, including The Audley PublicHouse and Mount St. Restaurant in London; Fife Arms Hotel in Braemar and FishShop in Ballater, Scotland; Farm Shop and Da Costa in Somerset; Cantina in Menorca; ChesaMarchetta in Sils Maria, Switzerland; Manuela in New York and Los Angeles; andFish Shop Bar & Restaurant in Washington, D.C.

Artfarm is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our team is critical to our success, so we seek to recruit, develop, and retain talent from a diverse candidate pool. Sustainability is at the heart of Artfarm and every one of the team has a role to play in protecting our planet.