Senior Sous Chef

Permanent

Role: Senior Sous Chef
Location: West Sussex
Salary / Rate of pay: £45,000

Senior Sous Chef – West Sussex | Enjoy life on a country estate with excellent benefits, and the chance to create exceptional dining experiences.

Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with one of England’s most popular private estates in West Sussex, offering a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Sous Chef to join its team.

This is an exciting chance to help lead the day-to-day food operation of the main house, working alongside the Head Chef and management team to deliver an exceptional quintessentially British dining experience. You’ll work with the very best locally sourced organic produce, including award-winning meats and cheese fresh from the estate.

Why apply?

You’ll have access to event tickets.
You’ll benefit from rent-free accommodation on the estate or in the surrounding area.
You’ll enjoy free gym membership.
You’ll have access to a health cash plan.
You’ll be eligible to join the company bonus scheme.
You’ll receive fantastic tips alongside a salary of £45,000.

Key Responsibilities:

Working closely with the Head Chef, you’ll help lead a varied and creative food operation across the estate.
Help lead and develop the kitchen team.
Support the day-to-day food operation of the main house.
Create menus for banquets of up to 1,000 guests, private parties, bespoke weddings, and afternoon teas.
Use high-quality, locally sourced organic produce.
Work with the wider team to deliver exceptional client satisfaction.

What we’re looking for:

You’ll need strong culinary skills, experience in similar high-volume events roles, and the ability to communicate effectively with the wider team.

Experience working in high-volume events environments.
Excellent culinary skills and a strong understanding of quality food production.
A confident and effective communicator.
A strong eye for detail and a commitment to high standards.

If you’re ready to take your next step as a Senior Sous Chef in West Sussex, we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply Now and one of the team will be in touch to discuss this opportunity.

Job Number │ 49245

Location │ West Sussex

Role │ Senior Sous Chef

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.