Sous Chef - Race Course

East Grinstead Source: WhatJobs

£40,000 to £43,000 per annum

Sous Chef - High-Quality Venue in Surrey

Our client operates a busy Venue with a multi-outlet food and beverage operation that serves guests across events and hospitality spaces. They are seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join their kitchen team on a permanent basis, working 45 hours per week across five days. Based at the site, this role offers a salary of £40,000 to £43,000 and the opportunity to take real ownership of kitchen operations, quality control, and team leadership alongside the Head Chef.

Lead kitchen operations with responsibility for food quality, cost control, and compliance with food safety standards
£40,000 to £43,000 per annum, working five days out of seven as per business needs
Develop menus, manage stock, and mentor kitchen staff in a fast-paced, multi-outlet environment

Preferred Requirements

Proven experience as a Sous Chef, or a minimum of three years in a senior chef de partie role
Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and EHO compliance requirements
Demonstrated ability to manage costs, control portion sizes, and achieve gross profit targets
Experience working in a multi-outlet or banqueting environment is advantageous
Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills with a focus on team development and guest satisfaction
Due to location, own transport is essential

Preferred Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent qualification
Level 2 Food Safety in Catering certification
Culinary qualification or apprenticeship in professional cookery

The Package

Salary £40,000 - £43,000 & Generous Benefits

Plus tips/Service
Annual leave entitlement starting at 22 days plus bank and public holidays
Company pension schemewith matched contribution
Company life assurance scheme
Discretionary annual bonus scheme
Company car or allowance (for certain roles/locations)
Company sick pay scheme
Cash Health Plan including cash back for: dental, optical, chiropody, health & wellbeing, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultation and vaccinations as well as a host of other benefits such as 24/7 counselling, GP anytime, online health assessments and discounts on shopping, days out and much more
Mobile/smart phone (for certain roles)
Study assistance scheme (for relevant roles) and access to our Apprenticeship funding
Free parking onsite
Cycle to work scheme
A scheme to reward recommending a friend to employment with us
2 Friends and Family members access to events
Discounts on company products and services

Please note: We can only accept applications from candidates who have the legal right to live and work in the UK, we are not able to help with sponsorship.

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