24/08/2026
Sous Chef £28,000-£32,000pa DOE, rural location near Ninfield, East Sussex Location.
Working in an old Stately Home in a beautiful Country Park now operating as a Hotel, Conference Centre & Visitor Attraction
Our long-standing client is seeking a Sous Chef to join them to contribute to their friendly catering team including a cohort of volunteer kitchen assistants (the house is owned/run by a charitable trust) who will do most of the prep work under yours and the other chefs directions leaving you to concentrate on the cooking and other associated tasks.
Responsibilities:
• Maintain the highest standards of food production, presentation, and hygiene at all times.
• Uphold cleaning protocols to ensure a clean and organised kitchen environment.
• Prepare food efficiently, minimising waste and maximising productivity.
• Motivate colleagues and lead by example, setting high standards of food excellence.
• Contribute to a calm, happy and inspirational working environment.
• (when required..) Manage relationships with suppliers and local producers, ensuring the sourcing of high-quality ingredients & oversee food ordering and stock control to optimise inventory and minimise waste.
• When required (when the Exec Chef & Head Chef not on duty..) Manage the kitchen and the volunteers.
Requirements:
• Proven experience in a similar role, demonstrating a strong culinary background.
• Knowledge of food production, presentation techniques and kitchen hygiene standards.
• Ability to work in harmony with the Head Chef and other team members.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Creative mindset and ability to innovate in the kitchen.
• Hardworking and committed to upholding high standards.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for food and dedication to continuous improvement.
Hours: 40 hours/5 days per week including some weekends. Shift times are: Breakfast 7-3, Middle 10-6, late 12-8, and when necessary, they will always try to accommodate the shift pattern to your requirements. It is also possible if you wish that they will provide you with your own subsidised accommodation apartment in this beautiful stately home, but if this happens your salary would of course be reduced to reflect this benefit.
Point to note: Although your own faith (or lack of it) is totally respected here, the venue is owned and run by a Christian Trust with a strong faith ethos, and of course you will be expected to respect the ethos there. You will notice respect and care in the way they deal with all their employees and volunteers and the care for the environment/the Country Park that you will be working in, such as sourcing much of the produce from their volunteer run walled garden the bounty of which just a few hours later will be on the diners’ plates. This is just by way of information but to be clear you will be employed on your capabilities as a chef.
If you are an experienced, dedicated, and a creative Chef/Sous Chef looking for a supportive and inspiring working environment in a beautiful rural setting our client would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV, along with anything else you would like us to be aware of to [email protected] or for more information please call 01424 224520 and ask for Mark. We look forward to receiving your application.
