Sous Chef, The Trough

Daylesford Organic; Moreton-in-Marsh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on products

Local gym discounts

Electric car scheme

Volunteer days

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Mental health support

Job summary

Daylesford Organic is seeking an experienced chef to join the Daylesford kitchen team, delivering consistently high-quality dishes from field to plate. You’ll manage prep, stock, and kitchen operations while upholding sustainability and exceptional food standards.

Working 45 hours per week, you’ll lead with a collaborative style, mentor junior cooks, and ensure cost-effective procurement and waste minimisation as part of our award-winning dining experience.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills and a passion for delivering exceptional food to a consistently high standard.
• Excellent organisation and planning abilities, with experience managing prep, stock, and kitchen operations.
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to train, mentor, and develop others.
• Clear communication skills and the confidence to build positive relationships across the wider team.
• Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring excellence in food quality, presentation, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consistently high-quality dishes, ensuring every plate meets our standards for taste, presentation, and portion control.
• Manage ordering and supplier relationships to ensure a well-stocked and cost-effective kitchen operation.
• Oversee stock control and regular stocktakes, minimising waste and maintaining accurate inventory levels.
• Champion our sustainability goals, supporting social and environmental initiatives in line with our B Corp journey.

Skills

Strong culinary skills

Excellent organisation

Collaborative leadership

Clear communication

Meticulous attention to detail

Job description

THE BAMFORD COLLECTION IS A GROUP OF CONSCIOUSLY MINDED LIFESTYLE BRANDS COMMITTED TO NOURISHING AND NURTURING PEOPLE AND PLANET.

SALARY: £44,075 per annum

HOURS: 45 hours per week

About Us

Daylesford Organic is one of the most celebrated farm-to-fork destinations in the UK, founded on a passion for sustainable farming, exceptional food, and artisan craftsmanship.

At the heart of the estate is The Trough & Old Spot, Daylesford's flagship restaurants, offering dishes crafted around the finest organic ingredients.

The Trough, our quintessential restaurant experience where seasonal produce and a sense of understates luxury come together to offer a truly elevated dining experience. If you are passionate about fresh and organic produce, Daylesford offers an inspiring place to grow your career.

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About The Role

Working within the kitchens at Daylesford means being part of a team that values sustainability, creativity, and excellence. From field to plate, every ingredient tells a story, giving chefs the opportunity to work with outstanding produce while contributing to an authentic and award-winning dining experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consistently high-quality dishes, ensuring every plate meets our standards for taste, presentation, and portion control.
• Manage ordering and supplier relationships to ensure a well-stocked and cost-effective kitchen operation.
• Oversee stock control and regular stocktakes, minimising waste and maintaining accurate inventory levels.
• Champion our sustainability goals, supporting social and environmental initiatives in line with our B Corp journey.
• Act as an ambassador for our purpose and values, inspiring conscious choices among colleagues, suppliers, and guests.

Skills & Expertise

• Strong culinary skills and a passion for delivering exceptional food to a consistently high standard.
• Excellent organisation and planning abilities, with experience managing prep, stock, and kitchen operations.
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to train, mentor, and develop others.
• Clear communication skills and the confidence to build positive relationships across the wider team.
• Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring excellence in food quality, presentation, and safety standards.

Perks & Benefits

• Discounts: We offer a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining experiences from day one.
• Local gym discounts
• Padel Discount
• Electric Car Scheme (subject to criteria)
• Volunteering Days: Employees are offered one paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of their choice.
• Private Medical: We offer subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa.
• Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9% of your salary into your pension each month; we contribute up to 4.5%.
• Life Assurance: We offer life assurance cover, equivalent of up to a year of your annual salary.
• Mental Health Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme provides 24-hour support, seven days a week.

Bamford Collection is a group of consciously minded lifestyle brands committed to nourishing and nurturing people and planet.