Sous Chef

Devonshire Group; Matlock; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant within the Devonshire Group seeks a Sous Chef aspiring for career growth. Located on the Chatsworth Estate, this 1 AA Rosette venue offers a dynamic environment with hands-on training in culinary arts along with attractive benefits like free meals and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Generous food and beverage discounts

Free access to Chatsworth

Excellent personal development opportunities

Free entry to Chatsworth fairs and events

Membership of the Life Assurance Scheme

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications in cookery are advantageous.
• Experience in a busy kitchen is essential.
• Ability to work on all areas of kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Focus on food preparation, stock control, and cleaning.
• Menu input as part of a collaborative team.
• Hands-on role in a busy restaurant setting.

Skills

Professionalism

Enthusiasm

Passion for the industry

Education

Apprenticeship in Professional Cookery

NVQ in Professional Cookery

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Sous Chef

Reference: MAY20250284

Expiry date: 11:55, Wed, 25th Jun 2025

Location: Matlock

Benefits: Please see our benefits and culture page

We have a great development opportunity at The Beeley Inn for a Sous Chef with aspirations to progress with an employer who will support you every step of the way.

You will receive discretionary tips that can increase your salary e.g full time employee will receive around £2,392 per year in tips alone.

Working in a busy 1 AA Rosette restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, you will focus on all areas of the kitchen.

Your duties will be varied and will include food preparation, stock control, cleaning and menu input. The role is very hands on and will give the successful candidate exceptional experience within the restaurant business.

The Inn itself is rated 5 AA Star and is situated on the picturesque Chatsworth Estate in the small village of Beeley. There are great road links to the surrounding towns of Matlock, Bakewell and Chesterfield as well as many others.

As part of the wider Devonshire Group, owned by the Duke of Devonshire, which includes Chatsworth, Bolton Abbey, Lismore and the Devonshire Hotels & Restaurants Group, we pride ourselves on our commitment to building friendly and efficient teams who are focused on delivering exceptional customer service.

We are committed to ensuring the happiness and wellbeing of our staff and as such offer fantastic benefits such as:

• Free meals on duty. (When working over 6 hours).
• Generous food and beverage discounts.
• Free access to Chatsworth.
• Excellent personal development and career opportunities.
• Free entry to the Chatsworth fairs and many of the events.
• Membership of the Life Assurance Scheme.

The right candidate will be professional, experienced and enthusiastic. You will show passion for the industry and continually strive to improve standards.

Any formal qualifications such as an apprenticeship or an NVQ in Professional Cookery would be advantageous.

Our core values include “Being Inclusive” and we particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates who are currently under-represented. We also welcome applicants from the LGBTQ+ community. Flexible ways of working will always be considered.