Sous Chef - Race Course

Fire Group; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 22 days + bank holidays

Company pension with matched contrib.

Discretionary annual bonus

Free onsite parking

Life assurance scheme

Discounts on company products/services

Cycle to work scheme

Employee events and staff discounts

Job summary

Fire Group is seeking a Sous Chef for a high-quality Surrey venue. The role is permanent, 45 hours per week across five days, based on site. Salary £40,000–£43,000 per year with the opportunity to own kitchen operations, quality control and team leadership alongside the Head Chef.

You will lead food quality, cost control and safety, develop menus, manage stock and mentor staff in a fast-paced, multi-outlet environment. Transport is essential due to location.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or senior chef de partie
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP and EHO compliance requirements
• Ability to manage costs, control portion sizes and achieve gross profit targets
• Experience in multi-outlet or banqueting environments is advantageous
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills focused on team development and guest satisfaction
• Due to location, own transport is essential

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations with responsibility for food quality, cost control and safety compliance
• Develop menus, manage stock and mentor kitchen staff in a fast-paced, multi-outlet environment

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Cost control

Menu development

Staff mentoring

Multi-outlet/banqueting

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Level 2 Food Safety in Catering

Culinary qualification or apprenticeship

Job description

Sous Chef - High-Quality Venue in Surrey

Our client operates a busy Venue with a multi-outlet food and beverage operation that serves guests across events and hospitality spaces. They are seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join their kitchen team on a permanent basis, working 45 hours per week across five days. Based at the site, this role offers a salary of £40,000 to £43,000 and the opportunity to take real ownership of kitchen operations, quality control, and team leadership alongside the Head Chef.

• Lead kitchen operations with responsibility for food quality, cost control, and compliance with food safety standards


• £40,000 to £43,000 per annum, working five days out of seven as per business needs


• Develop menus, manage stock, and mentor kitchen staff in a fast-paced, multi-outlet environment

Preferred Requirements

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef, or a minimum of three years in a senior chef de partie role


• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and EHO compliance requirements


• Demonstrated ability to manage costs, control portion sizes, and achieve gross profit targets


• Experience working in a multi-outlet or banqueting environment is advantageous


• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills with a focus on team development and guest satisfaction


• Due to location, own transport is essential

Preferred Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent qualification


• Level 2 Food Safety in Catering certification


• Culinary qualification or apprenticeship in professional cookery

The Package

Salary £40,000 - £43,000 & Generous Benefits

• Plus tips/Service


• Annual leave entitlement starting at 22 days plus bank and public holidays


• Company pension schemewith matched contribution


• Company life assurance scheme


• Discretionary annual bonus scheme


• Company car or allowance (for certain roles/locations)


• Company sick pay scheme


• Cash Health Plan including cash back for: dental, optical, chiropody, health & wellbeing, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultation and vaccinations as well as a host of other benefits such as 24/7 counselling, GP anytime, online health assessments and discounts on shopping, days out and much more


• Mobile/smart phone (for certain roles)


• Study assistance scheme (for relevant roles) and access to our Apprenticeship funding


• Free parking onsite


• Cycle to work scheme


• A scheme to reward recommending a friend to employment with us


• 2 Friends and Family members access to events


• Discounts on company products and services

Please note: We can only accept applications from candidates who have the legal right to live and work in the UK, we are not able to help with sponsorship.