Sous Chef - Farm-to-Fork Lead & Create

Daylesford Stays; Upper Oddington; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product discounts

Lunch allowance

Gym discounts

Pension plan

Private medical

Life insurance

Mental health support

Volunteer days

Job summary

Daylesford Stays, part of The Bamford Collection, is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering outstanding food and ensuring smooth kitchen operations. You’ll work with fresh Daylesford produce and have a chance to influence menu development within a sustainable, farm-to-fork environment.

The role is full-time, 48 hours per week, with a base salary of £36,500 plus gratuities and service charge expected to bring total to about £42,500 per year, plus perks such as private

Qualifications

• Experience as Junior Sous Chef in a professional kitchen.
• Ability to lead sections and manage service during peak times.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene and safety procedures.
• Commitment to high-quality, sustainable farm-to-fork dining.

Responsibilities

• Support the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the kitchen, maintaining exceptional food quality and service standards.
• Take responsibility for kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef, ensuring service excellence and team performance.
• Lead, motivate, train, and support the development of junior team members while continuing your own leadership growth.
• Ensure the highest standards of food hygiene, health and safety, and compliance are consistently maintained.
• Support cost control through effective stock management, waste reduction, portion control, and labour planning.
• Contribute to menu development, bringing creativity and supporting the testing and delivery of seasonal dishes.
• Act as a key communication link within the kitchen team, supporting daily planning and ensuring efficient operations during service.

Skills

Junior Sous Chef

Kitchen leadership

Food hygiene

Menu development

Staff training

Job description

Daylesford Stays, part of The Bamford Collection, is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering outstanding food and ensuring smooth kitchen operations. You’ll work with fresh Daylesford produce and have a chance to influence menu development within a sustainable, farm-to-fork environment.

The role is full-time, 48 hours per week, with a base salary of £36,500 plus gratuities and service charge expected to bring total to about £42,500 per year, plus perks such as private