Sous Chef

Audley Villages; Egham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work life balance – no split shifts

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme with 5% company

28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

50% discount on food and drinks

Guest suites at staff rates

Full training provided

Learning and development opportunities

Employee discount portal access

Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme

Refer a friend bonus

Free uniform

Job summary

Audley Villages in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to deliver high‑quality, fresh food for our guests. You'll work closely with the Head Chef to create menus, lead service, and maintain HACCP standards.

With 2+ years in a similar role and a background in fresh cooking, you’ll mentor junior chefs, manage stock rotation, and help implement seasonal menus. A supportive team and excellent development opportunities await.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a similar role with a background in fresh food cooking.
• Ability to lead, motivate and deliver high standards of service.
• Organised and able to plan and lead the team in absence of the Head Chef.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of HACCP guidelines and food safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Head Chef to produce high‑quality dishes during service.
• Assist with stock rotation and the implementation of new menus.
• Ensure HACCP guidelines are followed at all times.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.
• Manage stock ordering in the Head Chef's absence.

Skills

Leadership

Fresh food cooking

Menu planning

Communication

Stock management

Food hygiene

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

The Role

Whether you’re creating a traditional Sunday lunch, presenting our popular afternoon tea or creating a menu for one of our themed nights, as our Sous Chef you’ll deliver food that keeps our customers coming back for more.

With a newly created menu for each season, the menu is modern yet full of classical English charm. The elegant décor and relaxed atmosphere make the perfect setting for a unique and special dining experience.

As the Sous Chef you'll work closely with our Head Chef to produce consistently outstanding food during service, you’ll also assist with everything from stock rotation and the implementation of new menus to ensuring HACCP guidelines are being followed.

Whether you’re mentoring and developing junior members of the team or stock ordering in the absence of the Head Chef you will be a vital member of this small, talented team.

The Ideal Candidate Will Be

• passionate, approachable and friendly Sous Chef, with 2 or more years’ experience in a similar role, with a background in fresh food cooking.
• have the ability to lead, motivate and deliver high standards of service with a genuine and approachable manner.
• will be an organised individual who is able to effectively plan, communication and lead the team in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Ability to demonstrate a wide range of cooking techniques and skills that the team can learn from.
• Qualified to Food Hygiene Level 2
• Knowledge of special dietary requirements
• Practical experience in all kitchen areas
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work unsupervised and in a multi-discipline team
• Previous experience of working with a team and developing and coaching them to use new techniques and skills in order to create exceptional dishes for our customers

In Return You Will Receive

• Work life balance – no split shifts
• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme, with a 5% company contribution
• 28 days holiday (inclusive bank holidays)
• 50% discount on food and drinks at all of our fine dining restaurants nationwide
• Guest suites at staff rates at all of our luxury villages nationwide
• Full training provided by our Academy
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• Free membership to our employee discount portal with access to discounts at all major retailers.
• Free membership to our Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Free uniform and a lot more…

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