Sous Chef

Clearwell Castle; Clearwell; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious wedding venue in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to join their skilled kitchen team. The ideal candidate will consistently produce high-quality dishes while supporting the Head Chef with kitchen operations. They should be passionate about maintaining high culinary standards and assisting in the training of junior staff. The venue offers competitive compensation and various employee benefits, all within a supportive, family-run environment.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Store discount scheme

TipJar

Wagestream

Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Commitment to high culinary standards.
• Ability to work flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality dishes consistently.
• Support the Head Chef in kitchen operations.
• Assist with training junior kitchen staff.
• Participate in chef meetings as required.
• Maintain health & hygiene compliance.

Skills

High-quality dish production

Health & hygiene practices

Team training and motivation

Job description

We are recruiting a dedicated and talented Sous Chef to join our from-scratch kitchen team at our award-winning wedding venue. Reporting directly to our Head Chef, you will support in delivering exceptional banqueting cuisine and ensuring every wedding meets our high culinary standards.

What You Can Expect From Us – Country House Weddings

We take pride in investing in our teams and providing opportunities to grow. You can expect:

• Ongoing training, development, and clear progression pathways
• Regular salary reviews in line with industry trends
• A supportive, family-run environment where hard work is recognised
• A structured annual quota of weddings, balanced across four quarters (with summer being the busiest)

What We Expect From You – The Role Job Description

• Produce high-quality dishes consistently in line with Country House Weddings standards and guest expectations
• Support the Head Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations and ensure smooth service delivery
• Assist with training and motivating junior and casual kitchen team members
• Attend chef meetings and in-house meetings as required
• Work a combination of breakfast and evening buffet shifts
• Maintain excellent health & hygiene practices and remain up to date with food safety and allergen legislation

We are looking for someone who is hardworking, committed, and passionate about progressing their kitchen career within a fast-paced, high-standards environment.

If this sounds like the opportunity you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Free on-site parking
• Store discount scheme
• TipJar
• Wagestream
• Octopus Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Complete with grand reception rooms, a 75-foot-long aisle and accommodation aplenty, the multi-award-winning Clearwell Castle offers a magnificent backdrop for a fairy-tale castle wedding with all the comforts of a traditional country manor.

Our stunning Castle wedding joined the Country House Weddings portfolio of hand-picked wedding venues in 1998. Now, backed by more than 30 years of experience offering perfect weddings to couples, our exclusive-use, all-inclusive wedding packages take care of your wedding day from start to finish, overseen by our expert team.

From specialist wedding Chefs, experienced Personal Wedding Managers and a fantastic wait team, to knowledgeable grounds teams and passionate housekeepers, our teams pride themselves on providing a top-quality service that helps make our weddings a success.

Compensation: Competitive salary