Sous Chef

Tewin Bury Farm Hotel; Tewin; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality venue in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced chef to assist the Executive Sous Chef in daily operations and staff management. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership and communication skills, with a passion for cooking and a commitment to maintaining high standards in food preparation. Join a team that prioritizes both quality and a fun work environment, where opportunities for career progression abound.

Benefits

Holiday that accrues with length of service

Healthcare cashback plan

Staff discounts in onsite restaurants

Meals provided while on duty

Regular team get-togethers

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to supervise and train kitchen staff.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Sous Chef with department management.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff.
• Oversee daily food production and quality control.
• Manage staffing rotas and ensure sufficient coverage.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Cooking techniques

Communication

Job description

About Tewinbury Farm

Our food offering is a very important part of Tewinbury Farm. Our three main food‑led outlets are the Granary kitchen, Cowshed restaurant and Stables bar. Each of these has its own uniquely crafted seasonally changing menu, all distinctly different from one another. We also have beautiful event spaces for weddings and private and corporate events with menus to match. In addition, we have our own state‑of‑the‑art cookery school and kitchen garden, providing seasonal fruit and vegetables which feature heavily on our menus. "If you are an ambitious chef then Tewinbury Farm is an outstanding place to either begin your culinary journey or take it to the next level, the kitchens are a busy hive of activity with real opportunities for career progression within restaurant kitchen, pastry or bakery, working with expert chefs."

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Assisting the Executive Sous Chef with the running of the department - planning, ordering and preparing
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, ensuring high standards of performance and teamwork
• Oversee daily food production, quality control, and presentation
• Monitoring rotas - ensuring any staff absence is covered and the department is fully staffed
• Assisting in other kitchens of the hotel when required
• Someone who is flexible in their work - you must enjoy being a "hands‑on" member of a team, while we encourage a work‑life balance, you must be willing to work the hours required of the business and recognise that we are open 365 days a year
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, and food safety standards
• Someone who is highly organised and a natural communicator. A people person who enjoys positively impacting on the people you interact with - both customers and other team members
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Someone who can be part of creating a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way

Benefits

• Participation in the TipJar tronc system
• Holiday that accrues with length of service
• Healthcare cash‑back plan with perks – refunds on your medical expenses
• It's ok not to be ok – we have a confidential hotline for any support you require in your day‑to‑day life
• Staff discount in the onsite restaurants
• Meals provided while on duty
• Uniform provided
• Regular team get‑togethers, from our team drinks to our (pretty special!) parties – we know how to have a good time

If you have the relevant skills and experience for this role and you are looking for a new challenge with a fast‑paced friendly environment, we would love to hear from you.