Sous Chef
North Yorkshire
£34k-£37k
Salary & Benefits
- 48 hours over 4 days
- Additional days paid at a day rate
- Excellent work-life balance with a four-day working week
- Free staff meals whilst on duty
- Free c ar parking
- Ongoing training and development
- Career progression within a growing luxury hospitality business
- Work with exceptional produce from the estate’s own kitchen garden and trusted local suppliers
- Supportive and professional kitchen brigade
- Opportunity to contribute ideas to seasonal menu development
Working Hours
- 48 hours per week
- Four-day working week
- Any additional days worked are paid at a day rate
About the Role
We are recruiting for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at a stunning country estate in North Yorkshire.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly regarded restaurant that champions an estate-to-plate philosophy, creating seasonal menus inspired by its own kitchen gardens and the very best local producers. Sustainability, seasonality and exceptional ingredients are at the heart of everything the team creates.
Working closely alongside the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, maintaining consistently high standards while helping to develop the team and deliver exceptional food and service.
This role would suit an experienced Sous Chef looking for their next challenge or an ambitious Junior Sous Chef ready to progress.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Head Chef with the daily running of the kitchen
- Lead the team during service in the absence of the Head Chef
- Maintain exceptional food quality and consistency
- Assist with stock control, ordering and achieving company targets
- Work with fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from the estate and local producers
- Ensure food safety, hygiene and Health & Safety standards are maintained
- Support, coach and develop junior chefs
- Contribute fresh ideas towards seasonal menus and daily specials
- Help maintain a clean, organised and professional kitchen environment
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef
- Experience within a quality fresh-food restaurant, hotel or gastro pub
- Level 2 or Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Passion for seasonal cooking and quality British produce
- Positive, hands-on attitude with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to perform under pressure within a busy kitchen
- Creative approach with enthusiasm for menu development
Kitchen Brigade
You’ll be joining a talented and supportive brigade consisting of:
- Head Chef
- Senior Sous Chef
- Sous Chef
- 2 Junior Sous Chefs
- Pastry Chef
- Pastry Chef de Partie
- 2 Chef de Parties
- 3 Commis Chefs
- Breakfast Chef
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a well-structured kitchen where teamwork, training and progression are genuinely encouraged.
Why Apply?
If you’re passionate about seasonal British cooking and want to work somewhere that values quality ingredients, creativity and developing its people, this is an outstanding opportunity.
You’ll be joining one of North Yorkshire’s most respected hospitality businesses, working alongside an experienced kitchen team that is committed to producing exceptional food while offering genuine opportunities for career progression.
About Chefs for Chefs
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We operate as both an employment agency and an employment business.
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