Sous Chef

Audley Villages; Stokenchurch; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work life balance

Competitive salary

Company pension

28 days holiday

50% staff discount

Guest suites

Academy training

Learning and development

Employee discount portal

Healthcare cash plan

Refer a friend bonus

Free uniform

Job summary

Audley Group is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to join our talented kitchen team in Stokenchurch. You will work closely with the Head Chef to deliver high-quality, fresh dishes from a new seasonal menu while ensuring HACCP compliance and stock control.

You will mentor junior staff, lead during shifts in the Head Chef's absence, and bring passion for classic English cuisine with modern twists. A Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in a similar role in fresh food cooking.
• Ability to lead, motivate and deliver high standards of service.
• Organised with ability to plan and lead the team in Head Chef's absence.
• Demonstrates a wide range of cooking techniques for the team to learn from.
• Knowledge of Food Hygiene Level 2 and hygiene compliance.
• Knowledge of special dietary requirements and allergen management.

Responsibilities

• Create and adapt seasonal menus with a modern-English touch.
• Work closely with Head Chef to maintain consistency during service.
• Assist with stock rotation and ordering; ensure HACCP compliance.
• Mentor and develop junior kitchen staff and coaches on new techniques.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Fresh food cooking

Menu planning

HACCP knowledge

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, communicate 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...

Audley Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. See also 'DE&I policy/statement'