Sous Chef - Latymer

Pennyhill Park; Bagshot; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + service charge

Free meals on duty

Gym access and parking

Employee assistance programme

Exclusive discounts

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

Pennyhill Park in Bagshot, Surrey, hosts The Latymer, a Michelin-starred restaurant led by Steve Smith. This role supports the Head Chef and senior team, leading a section to deliver exceptional dishes with precision and care in a luxury hospitality kitchen.

The successful candidate will uphold the highest standards of preparation, presentation and cleanliness, while guiding junior chefs and contributing to menu development within a fine dining environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef, Senior Chef de Partie or Chef de Partie in a fine dining or luxury kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen standards.
• Willingness to learn and progress within a Michelin-starred environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and senior kitchen team in day-to-day running.
• Lead a section and ensure delivery of Michelin-starred dishes.
• Maintain highest standards of food preparation, presentation and cleanliness.
• Support and guide junior chefs, developing consistency and detail.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and COSHH regulations.
• Assist with stock control, ordering and minimizing waste.
• Contribute ideas to menu development and seasonal dishes.
• Deliver calm, organised service in a high-performance kitchen.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Communication

Calm under pressure

Job description

• Support the Head Chef and senior kitchen team in the day-to-day running of The Latymer kitchen
• Lead a section and ensure the consistent delivery of exceptional dishes to Michelin-star standards
• Maintain the highest standards of food preparation, presentation and cleanliness
• Support and guide junior chefs, encouraging development, consistency and attention to detail
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, hygiene and COSHH regulations
• Assist with stock control, ordering and minimising waste
• Contribute ideas to menu development and seasonal dishes
• Deliver calm, organised and efficient service within a high-performance fine dining environment
  Previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef, Senior Chef de Partie or Chef de Partie within a quality fine dining or luxury hospitality kitchen
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen standards
• Passion for exceptional ingredients, technical excellence and high-quality food
• Good leadership skills with the ability to support, motivate and develop others
• Calm under pressure with excellent organisational and communication skills
• A willingness to learn, grow and progress within a Michelin-starred environment
  Pennyhill Park in Bagshot, Surrey, part of the Exclusive Collection, is a luxury hotel and spa renowned for its elegance, attention to detail and world-class hospitality. Home to The Latymer, Pennyhill Park's Michelin-starred and 5 AA Rosette restaurant led by Steve Smith, it is a destination where culinary excellence, precision and innovation define every guest experience.
  Competitive pay, plus service charge
• Great rates for stays across all our hotels and 50% discount on Food & Beverage dining
• Free meals while on duty
• Free access to the on-site gym and parking
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing resources
• Exclusive discounts and perks through Hospitality Essentials
• Opportunities for growth, learning, and internal movement within the Exclusive Collection