Sous Chef

Bamford Collection; West Suffolk, Moreton-in-Marsh; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in lifestyle brands is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join their dynamic kitchen at The Fox at Oddington. The role offers an excellent opportunity for career advancement, focusing on high-quality, sustainable cuisine sourced from local organic farms. Successful candidates will lead by example, ensuring both operational excellence and mentoring the next generation of culinary talent.

Benefits

Discounts on products and dining experiences

One paid day per year for volunteering

Subsidised private medical insurance

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Life assurance cover

24-hour mental health support

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-end gastro pub kitchen is essential.
• Clear understanding of food safety required.
• Ability to mentor junior chefs and assist in training.

Responsibilities

• Execute dishes to exceptional standards and support menu development.
• Oversee health and safety compliance in kitchen.
• Assist in managing kitchen stock and minimize waste.

Skills

Strong cooking to a high standard across all sections

Can do positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Supporting team member

Understanding of food safety

Job description

THE BAMFORD COLLECTION IS A GROUPOF CONSCIOUSLY MINDED LIFESTYLE BRANDS COMMITTED TO NOURISHINGAND NURTURING PEOPLE AND PLANET.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for a talented and driven Sous Chef to join us at The Fox at Oddington and step into the shoes of our departing team member. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic and fast-paced kitchen environment.

As a hands-on chef, you must be confident running all sections of a high-end gastro pub, consistently delivering dishes to an exceptional standard. You’ll work with the finest, largely organic ingredients many sourced directly from our neighbouring organic farm with a focus on simplicity, sustainability, and seasonality.

In the Head Chef’s absence, you will take on responsibility for overseeing health and safety, ensuring full compliance with all relevant regulations. Professionalism is key: you must be well-presented and demonstrate a strong understanding of ordering, stock control, and menu development. Experience in writing staff rotas is also essential.

SALARY: £37500 - £40000 per annum
HOURS: Full time 48hours

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute all dishes according to menu specifications, ensuring consistency and quality
• Support the Head Chef in creating innovative, seasonal specials that reflect our brand and showcase produce from the farm
• Adhere to all kitchen audit requirements and contribute to maintaining high operational standards
• Assist the Head Chef in ensuring a safe working environment and take responsibility for health & safety in Farm kitchens
• Follow and enforce the cleaning rota consistently, maintaining hygiene and cleanliness at all times
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is maintained in good working order; report any maintenance issues and follow through to resolution
• Monitor stock levels and alert the Head Chef or Sous Chef when items are running low
• Help manage kitchen stock efficiently to minimize waste and support accurate forecasting
• Support the Head Chef with kitchen ordering to ensure product availability, minimal waste, and achievement of budgeted gross profit
• Understand and support the delivery of target payroll percentage through efficient scheduling and labour control
• Assist in training and developing junior chefs, providing coaching and mentorship where needed
• Lead by example in professionalism, service quality, and work ethic, acting as a role model within the kitchen team

YOUR OBJECTIVES

• Support the Head Chef in achieving internal Food Tech standards of 85% or higher
• Contribute to maintaining a 5-star food hygiene rating in collaboration with the Head Chef and local Environmental Health Officer (EHO)
• Assist in the successful delivery of key kitchen performance metrics, including a 72% target
• Mentor junior chefs and complete module sign-offs to support their development
• Complete and maintain 100% compliance with all mandatory training requirements
• Bring our purpose to life by driving meaningful social and environmental improvements, contributing to our journey as a B Corp, and aligning with our sustainability vision.
• Inspire and empower our customers, suppliers, and partners to live and work more consciously, creating a lasting positive impact on the world.

SKILLS YOU WILL BRING

• Strong cooking to a high standard across all sections.
• Can do positive attitude. willingness to learn.
• Be a supportive team member and help to nurture more junior chefs.
• A clear understanding of food safety and maintaining a hygienic workplace.

PERKS & BENEFITS

• Discounts: We offer a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining
  experiences from day 1.
  • Volunteering Days: Employees are offered one paid day per year to volunteer with a
  charity of their choice.
  • Private Medical: We offer subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa.
  • Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9% of your salary into your pension each month; we
  contribute up to 4.5%.
  • Life Assurance: We offer life assurance cover, equivalent of up to a year of your annualsalary.
  • Mental Health Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme provides 24-hour support,seven days a week.