Sous Chef - Luxury Country Estate - Somerset

Sous Chef
Luxury Country Estate - Somerset
Are you ready to elevate your culinary career in a setting that celebrates the finest in British dining?
Our client is a leading, multi award winning property - seeking a dedicated and passionate Sous Chef to join the senior kitchen team.
This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic, high-performance kitchen where your leadership and creativity will shine.

Salary / Package

• From £38k + Tronc/Service
• Temporary assistance with accommodation/relocation
• Complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classes
• Discounts across the estate
• Excellent opportunities to progress and develop

Why This Role Stands Out:
Leadership and Growth:

• As one of two Sous Chefs, you'll be a cornerstone of our kitchen team, leading a brigade of approximately 15 chefs and kitchen porters. Your leadership will set the tone for service, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.

Farm-to-Fork Excellence:

• Work closely with the Head Chef to create dishes that showcase ingredients grown, reared, and foraged on the estate. This is a unique chance to work with the freshest, highest-quality produce, elevating each ingredient to its fullest potential.

Collaborative Environment:

• Partner with the Restaurant Manager to ensure seamless collaboration between kitchen and front of house, enhancing the overall guest experience.

Professional Development:

• Take joint responsibility for recruitment, training, team development, and retention. This role offers ample opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Head Chef in managing a productive, cost-efficient kitchen through effective staffing, forecasting, and sales analysis.
• Ensure consistently exceptional food quality and presentation, always seeking ways to enhance the guest experience.
• Champion high standards of cleanliness, safety, and presentation across the kitchen.
  Represent the business professionally, maintaining an impeccable appearance and attitude for yourself and your team.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Minimum of two years' experience a in a luxury hotel or restaurant.
• Natural leadership abilities with excellent communication and people skills.
• Highly organised, self-driven, and adaptable to a fast-evolving environment.
• Genuine passion for food, drink, and exceptional hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of seasonal produce and a creative approach to developing dishes using estate-grown and foraged ingredients.

Join a team that values excellence, creativity, and a genuine passion for hospitality. Apply now