Sous Chef — Lead Fresh Kitchen, Paid Overtime & Training

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd; Madehurst; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff accommodation stay with B&B

35% discount on food, drink and spa

Free meals on duty

Paid overtime

Chef whites provided

Generous annual leave

Access to GP and counselling

Career progression opportunities

Staff discounts on products

Anniversary dining vouchers

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy is seeking a Sous Chef for a beautiful hotel and restaurant near Arundel, Madehurst. You will work with the Head Chef to lead service across all sections, using fresh ingredients and driving high standards.

This role offers paid overtime, staff accommodation with breakfast, 35% discount on food and drinks, free meals on duty, chef whites, generous leave, and access to healthcare and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Hands-on chef with passion for fresh food and leading a busy kitchen.
• Experience as Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen standards.
• Organised, reliable and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head Chef to ensure smooth kitchen operations and high standards.
• Support the Head Chef with day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Prepare, cook and present high-quality dishes using fresh ingredients.
• Supervise, develop and support junior kitchen staff.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, health and safety standards.
• Assist with stock control, ordering and minimising food waste.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organised and efficient during service.
• Maintain consistency and quality during peak periods.

Skills

Hands-on chef

Leadership

Communication

Food hygiene knowledge

Job description

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy is seeking a Sous Chef for a beautiful hotel and restaurant near Arundel, Madehurst. You will work with the Head Chef to lead service across all sections, using fresh ingredients and driving high standards.

This role offers paid overtime, staff accommodation with breakfast, 35% discount on food and drinks, free meals on duty, chef whites, generous leave, and access to healthcare and career progression opportunities.