Sous Chef - The Sheep - Gloucestershire

Honeycomb Houses; Badminton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeycomb Houses is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join The Sheep in Gloucestershire. You will assist the head chef, lead a team, ensure dishes meet Honeycomb Houses specs, and uphold high standards of cleanliness and presentation.

The role thrives in a fast-paced setting; you will train juniors, develop menu items with the head chef, and ensure food safety compliance while delivering memorable dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience as sous chef in hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Ability to lead and train a junior kitchen team.
• Attention to detail in food presentation and portion control.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head chef in overseeing kitchen operations and managing the team.
• Ensure food is prepared and presented to Honeycomb Houses specs and timelines.
• Monitor food quality and taste to maintain consistency.
• Collaborate with the head chef to develop new menu items and specials.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Team mentoring

Menu development

Quality control

Job description

Sous Chef - The Sheep - Gloucestershire At Honeycomb House we make it our mission to ensure the company we keep in our kitchens is composed of fun-loving, enthusiastic and passionate people who take pride in the flavour filled food they produce and keeping the condition of their domain to the highest of standards. You will have high standards of cleanliness and have the ability to work efficiently and independently - even under pressure. If you think you can handle the heat then get into one of our kitchens and join our fantastic family of culinary creatives and can-do crew members. We're looking for a talented Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at one of our characterful houses. Our kitchens are known for delivering exceptional food, celebrating quality ingredients and creating memorable dining experiences that keep guests coming back. As a Sous Chef, you'll play an important role in maintaining the high standards our guests have come to expect, bringing skill, creativity and attention to detail to every service. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, take pride in presentation and consistency, and enjoy leading a passionate team that shares a genuine love of hospitality. If you're an ambitious chef looking to develop your craft in a supportive and professional kitchen, we'd love to hear from you. Duties include:

• Assist the head chef in overseeing the kitchen operations and managing the team.
• Ensure food is prepared and presented in a timely manner to Honeycomb Houses food specs
• Monitor food quality and taste to maintain consistency
• Collaborate with the head chef to develop new menu items and specials
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff
• Adhere to all food safety and sanitation guidelines