Sous Chef

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Gittisham; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hotel group in Honiton is looking for a passionate Sous Chef to join their award-winning team. You will lead a talented kitchen, support menu development, and focus on sustainability and local produce. This role offers a salary of £36,400 with extensive benefits, including career development opportunities and health support.

Benefits

28 days' holiday

Critical illness and life insurance

Complimentary bed and breakfast stays

Meals on duty

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous in Rosette or fine dining.
• Leadership skills with a calm, encouraging approach.
• Genuine love for local and home-grown ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen team.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and service.
• Develop seasonal menus using locally sourced ingredients.

Skills

Leadership skills

Creativity

Commitment to quality

Culinary skills

Experience in fine dining

Job description

Overview

Looking to take your next step as a Sous Chef in a kitchen that celebrates sustainability, seasonality, and honest food? Join the award-winning team at a beautiful country house hotel in Honiton, where fresh, home-grown ingredients and creativity take centre stage.

Why apply for this Sous Chef role?

• You'll be part of a multi-Rosette kitchen known for its plot-to-plate philosophy, working with incredible produce straight from the garden and local suppliers - all while enjoying industry-leading benefits and a supportive culture.
• Salary £36,400 + extensive benefits
• 40 hours per week over 5 days
• Genuine progression opportunities within a renowned hotel group
• Work-life balance and professional development through the company Pathways
• Accommodation available

What you\'ll be doing

• As Sous Chef, you\'ll support the Head Chef in leading a talented kitchen team to maintain the hotel\'s exceptional Rosette-standard dining experience. Your creativity and leadership will help drive the menu forward and inspire those around you.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and service
• Lead, train, and mentor junior chefs
• Develop seasonal menus using locally sourced and foraged ingredients
• Ensure consistency, quality, and compliance with health and safety standards
• Collaborate with the wider team to uphold the hotel\'s sustainable ethos

What we\'re looking for

• We\'re seeking a passionate Chef local to the Honiton area - or looking to be a Live-in Chef who thrives in a creative, fast-paced kitchen and is inspired by working with local produce.
• Experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous in Rosette or fine dining
• Leadership skills with a calm, encouraging approach
• Commitment to quality, sustainability, and craft cookery
• A genuine love for local and home-grown ingredients

What\'s in it for you

• In return for your hard work and passion, you\'ll enjoy a benefits package designed to make life rewarding, including:
• 28 days\' holiday (increasing with service) + your birthday off
• Critical illness and life insurance cover
• Complimentary bed and breakfast stays and 35% off F&B and spa treatments
• Meals on duty and discounted take-home goods
• Enhanced family leave and long service awards
• Health and wellbeing support, including 24/7 GP access, physiotherapy, and mental health support
• Exciting career development and craft training through Company Pathways

If you\'re ready to grow in a kitchen where sustainability, creativity, and flavour come first - apply now.

Job Number │ (phone number removed)AH
Location │ Honiton, Devon
Role │ Sous Chef

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