Sous Chef

PermanentNEW

Sous Chef – OTE £41,017.60 including Tronc

Step into a senior kitchen role in a stunning countryside setting near Arundel with excellent progression and a strong team culture.

We are recruiting a Sous Chef to join a beautiful hotel and restaurant just four miles from Arundel. Set within the heart of the South Downs, this unique venue combines walled gardens, flint-and-timber charm, and its own vineyard, delivering a true plot-to-plate dining experience. You’ll be working closely with the Head Chef in a busy, well-established kitchen, helping lead service and maintain consistently high standards across all sections. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Chef de Partie ready to step up, easily commutable from Worthing.

Why apply / What’s in it for you?

* OTE £41,017.60 including Tronc, with a pay structure including a basic hourly rate, guaranteed Tronc, and additional Tronc based on previous years’ earnings
* 40-hour contract with paid overtime and regular opportunities for extra hours
* Monthly pay providing consistent income
* Opportunity to take a senior role in a respected kitchen near Arundel
* Strong progression opportunities within a wider hospitality group
* Exposure to multiple sites and diverse kitchen environments
* Unique working setting surrounded by vineyards and rolling countryside

Key Responsibilities
As a Sous Chef, you’ll play a key leadership role within the kitchen brigade.

* Support the Head Chef in the smooth running of daily service
* Lead and motivate the kitchen team during service
* Oversee food preparation, quality, and presentation standards
* Take responsibility for stock control, ordering, and kitchen organisation
* Ensure strict adherence to food hygiene and safety standards
* Train and support junior members of the brigade

What we’re looking for
We’re seeking a confident and experienced chef ready to take the next step in their career.

* Previous experience as a Senior Chef de Partie or Sous Chef in a busy kitchen
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to run service
* Passion for seasonal produce and high-quality cooking
* Excellent organisational and communication skills
* Positive, hands-on approach with a strong work ethic
* Ambition to develop and progress within a professional kitchen environment

If you’re looking for your next step as a Sous Chef in Arundel and want to join a high-quality kitchen with real progression opportunities, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in Arundel.

Job Number │ 935812 / INDSOTONCHEF
Location │ Arundel
Role │ Sous Chef

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