Sous Chef

Hambledon Wine Estate; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + tron c

On-site parking

Discounted or free food

Staff wine and retail discounts

Career progression and professional开发

Supportive team environment

Regular team events and incentives

Job summary

Hambledon Wine Estate is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in leading a passionate team within a fine dining kitchen. You will help deliver exceptional service and uphold the high standards of the restaurant's culinary identity.

As the right hand to the Head Chef, you will mentor a brigade, ensure precise plating, and contribute to seasonal menus while maintaining premium ingredient quality and flawless service.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting the Head Chef in leading a brigade in a fine-dining setting.
• Strong adherence to high standards of plating, flavour balance and presentation.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Head Chef to bring refined, seasonal menus to life.
• Execute dishes with exceptional attention to detail and consistent quality.
• Uphold the restaurant’s aesthetic in presentation and taste.
• Inspire and mentor a brigade of chefs to maintain professionalism and continuous learning.
• Lead during service and oversee the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Coordinate with front-of-house to deliver a cohesive dining experience.
• Contribute ideas for new dishes and seasonal menus using high-quality ingredients.
• Oversee stock, ordering, and supplier relationships with a focus on premium ingredients.

Job description

Join a kitchen where creativity, precision, and excellence come together on every plate.

As Sous Chef, you'll support the Head Chef in leading a passionate team, delivering exceptional service, and maintaining the high standards expected in a fine dining environment.

Responsibilities:

As Sous Chef, you are the right hand to the Head Chef and a driving force behind the culinary identity of the restaurant. In a fine dining environment, this role goes beyond execution, you are a steward of precision, creativity, and excellence. You will help orchestrate a kitchen where every detail matters, from the balance of flavours on the plate to the seamless rhythm of service.

Main Duties:

• Collaborate closely with the Head Chef to bring refined, seasonal menus to life
• Execute dishes with exceptional attention to detail, ensuring consistency in flavour, texture, and presentation
• Uphold the highest standards of plating, ensuring each dish reflects the restaurant’s aesthetic and philosophy
• Inspire, mentor, and guide a brigade of chefs, fostering a culture of professionalism, respect, and continuous learning
• Lead by example during service, maintaining composure and precision in a high-pressure environment
• Act as the Head Chef’s representative, confidently overseeing the kitchen in their absence
• Ensure a seamless flow of service, anticipating challenges and responding with calm efficiency
• Work in harmony with front-of-house teams to deliver a cohesive and memorable dining experience
• Take pride in contributing to moments that delight and surprise guests
• Contribute ideas for new dishes, tastings, and seasonal menus, drawing inspiration from highquality, often locally sourced ingredients
• Participate in tastings, refining dishes to achieve balance, elegance, and originality
• Oversee stock take, ordering, and supplier relationships with a focus on premium ingredients
• Minimise waste while maintaining uncompromising quality
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and fine dining standards

What We Offer:

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary + tronc
• On-site parking
• Discounted or free food
• Staff wine and retail discounts
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development
• A supportive and passionate team environment
• Regular team events and incentives

All Main Duties are recommended however training can also be required for the right candidate.

For full job description, click here: https://hambledonvineyard.co.uk/pages/join-our-team