Sous Chef Job

Greycoat Lumleys; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A sustainability-driven restaurant in Wiltshire is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join their senior kitchen team. This role involves overseeing kitchen operations, training staff, and collaborating on menu development. A passion for sustainability and local sourcing is essential. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £36,000 with additional benefits including holiday, tips, and wellness initiatives.

Benefits

Share of team tips

28 days holiday plus birthdays off

Staff discounts across hospitality

On-site parking

Relocation assistance

Wellness treatments and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or strong background in senior kitchen roles.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills with the ability to mentor junior chefs.
• Passion for sustainability, local sourcing, and plant-forward cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, promoting teamwork and skill development.
• Collaborate with management on menu planning and use of seasonal products.

Skills

Fish preparation

Butchery

Bread making

Fermentation

Fire-based cooking

Organisational skills

Leadership skills

Teamwork

Job description

Sous Chef Job, Wiltshire, England

Our client, a sustainability-driven restaurant in Wiltshire that is known for its award-winning kitchen garden restaurant and events venue. Following continued success and expansion into a second site and catering operations, our client is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join their senior kitchen team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and driven chef to play a key role in a forward-thinking culinary environment.

Location: Wiltshire, England (Accommodation Available)

Salary: Up to £36,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-time (Wednesday to Sunday schedule, mainly daytime shifts)

Accommodation can be provided for candidates relocating for the role.

The Role

As Sous Chef, you’ll support the Head Chef and Executive Chef in all aspects of kitchen operations, from menu development to daily service management. You’ll have the opportunity to showcase your creativity and leadership while working with exceptional produce sourced from the on-site garden and trusted local suppliers.

This role offers a balanced schedule — Wednesday to Sunday, mostly daytime shifts, with occasional evenings for weddings, private events, and seasonal dinners.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and support day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, promoting teamwork and skill development.
• Maintain food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness standards at all times.
• Collaborate with management on menu planning and seasonal product use.
• Assist in achieving food cost targets and managing kitchen budgets.
• Conduct stock control, ordering, and supplier management.
• Lead the kitchen in the absence of senior chefs.
• Work collaboratively with the garden and events teams to deliver a true “farm-to-fork” experience.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or strong background in senior kitchen roles.
• Competent in fish preparation, butchery, bread making, fermentation, and fire-based cooking.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills with the ability to mentor junior chefs.
• Passion for sustainability, local sourcing, and plant-forward cuisine.
• A positive and humble attitude with a genuine commitment to teamwork.
• Valid driving licence (required).

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £36,000 per annum
• Share of team tips
• 28 days holiday plus birthdays and bank holidays off
• Staff discounts across hospitality and experiences
• On-site parking
• Relocation assistance
• Wellness treatments and wellbeing initiatives

Schedule

• Full-time: Wednesday to Sunday
• Primarily daytime hours
• Occasional evenings for events and private functions

Experience

• Chef: 1 year (preferred)
• Cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location

• On-site / In person