Sous Chef

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd; Madehurst; Presencial; GBP 34.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Staff accommodation stay with B&B

35% discount on food, drink and spa

Free meals on duty

Paid overtime

Chef whites provided

Generous annual leave

Access to GP and counselling

Career progression opportunities

Staff discounts on products

Anniversary dining vouchers

Descripción de la vacante

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy is seeking a Sous Chef for a beautiful hotel and restaurant near Arundel, Madehurst. You will work with the Head Chef to lead service across all sections, using fresh ingredients and driving high standards.

This role offers paid overtime, staff accommodation with breakfast, 35% discount on food and drinks, free meals on duty, chef whites, generous leave, and access to healthcare and career progression opportunities.

Formación

• Hands-on chef with passion for fresh food and leading a busy kitchen.
• Experience as Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen standards.
• Organised, reliable and able to work under pressure.

Responsabilidades

• Work closely with the Head Chef to ensure smooth kitchen operations and high standards.
• Support the Head Chef with day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Prepare, cook and present high-quality dishes using fresh ingredients.
• Supervise, develop and support junior kitchen staff.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, health and safety standards.
• Assist with stock control, ordering and minimising food waste.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organised and efficient during service.
• Maintain consistency and quality during peak periods.

Conocimientos

Hands-on chef

Leadership

Communication

Food hygiene knowledge

Descripción del empleo

Sous Chef - Madehurst | OTE £40,066.88 per annum (£19.21 per hour)

Paid Overtime | Excellent Benefits | Career Progression

Are you an experienced Sous Chef looking for your next opportunity in a high-quality kitchen? We are recruiting a Sous Chef to join a beautiful hotel and restaurant just four miles from Arundel.

Set within the heart of the South Downs, this unique venue combines walled gardens, flint-and-timber charm, and its own vineyard, delivering a true plot-to-plate dining experience. You'll be working closely with the Head Chef in a busy, well-established kitchen, helping lead service and maintain consistently high standards across all sections.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with fresh ingredients, develop your culinary skills and progress your career within a supportive hospitality environment. With an excellent benefits package, paid overtime and opportunities for development, this role offers plenty to enjoy.

Why apply? What's in it for you?

• OTE £40,066.88 per annum (£19.21 per hour).
• Paid overtime to boost your earnings.
• Staff accommodation stays with complimentary bed and breakfast.
• 35% discount on food, drink and treatments.
• Free meals while on duty.
• Fresh chef whites provided for every service.
• Generous annual leave, increasing with length of service.
• Access to GP, physiotherapy and counselling services.
• Ongoing training and excellent career progression opportunities.
• Staff discounts on selected products.
• Anniversary vouchers for a special dining experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Head Chef, you will help ensure the smooth running of the kitchen and maintain consistently high standards.
• Support the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Prepare, cook and present high-quality dishes using fresh ingredients.
• Supervise, support and develop junior kitchen staff.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, health and safety standards.
• Assist with stock control, ordering and minimising food waste.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organised and running efficiently.
• Maintain consistency and quality throughout busy service periods.

What we're looking for

• We're looking for a hands‑on chef who is passionate about fresh food and confident supporting a busy kitchen team.
• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie.
• A genuine passion for fresh food and high-quality cooking.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• The ability to support and motivate a kitchen team.
• Excellent knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen standards.
• Organised, reliable and able to work well under pressure.
• A positive attitude and hands‑on approach to kitchen operations.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Sous Chef in Madehurst, this is an excellent opportunity to join a team where your skills and development will be valued.

Job Number │ 49296 | INDSOTONCHEF

Location │ Madehurst

Role │ Sous Chef