Sous Chef – Outdoor & Live-Fire Kitchen Leader

Get Golfing; West Byfleet; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plans

Training & Development

Free Golf

50% discount on food

Staff referral programme

Job summary

Get Golfing CIO, a charity supporting English golf facilities, seeks a skilled Sous Chef to assist the Head Chef across a high-volume kitchen and outdoor cooking environments. The role involves designing menus, preparing high-quality dishes, and leading a kitchen team during peak periods.

You will manage stock, ensure food safety, and control costs while delivering outstanding service to members and visitors at Pyrford Lakes Golf Club. Hybrid work is not offered; requirement is full-time on-site.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.
• Experience as Sous Chef or in a supervisory role is preferred.
• Culinary qualification or relevant professional certification.
• Strong understanding of culinary techniques, equipment, and outdoor cooking methods (BBQ, live fire, grills).
• Physically capable of long hours, standing, lifting, and working in hot environments.
• Excellent leadership, organisation, time management, and communication skills.
• Flexible availability for evenings, weekends, holidays, and outdoor events.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef in menu design reflecting high standards and outdoor cooking styles.
• Prepare, cook, and present dishes with consistency and quality across services.
• Lead kitchen operations in Head Chef’s absence and supervise team performance.
• Conduct stock takes, monitor inventory, and assist with ordering.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and health & safety across indoor/outdoor areas.
• Control food costs via portioning, stock management and minimizing waste.
• Ensure cleanliness, organisation, and safety in all kitchen areas.
• Stay updated on food trends and outdoor cooking techniques to develop new dishes.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Food safety

Education

Culinary qualification or professional certification

Job description

Get Golfing CIO, a charity supporting English golf facilities, seeks a skilled Sous Chef to assist the Head Chef across a high-volume kitchen and outdoor cooking environments. The role involves designing menus, preparing high-quality dishes, and leading a kitchen team during peak periods.

You will manage stock, ensure food safety, and control costs while delivering outstanding service to members and visitors at Pyrford Lakes Golf Club. Hybrid work is not offered; requirement is full-time on-site.