Looking to take your next step as a Sous Chef in a kitchen that celebrates sustainability, seasonality, and honest food? Join the award-winning team at a beautiful country house hotel in Honiton, where fresh, home-grown ingredients and creativity take centre stage.
Why apply for this Sous Chef role?
You’ll be part of a multi-Rosette kitchen known for its “plot-to-plate” philosophy, working with incredible produce straight from the garden and local suppliers – all while enjoying industry-leading benefits and a supportive culture.
Salary £36,400 + extensive benefits
40 hours per week over 5 days
Genuine progression opportunities within a renowned hotel group
Work-life balance and professional development through the company Pathways
What you’ll be doing:
As Sous Chef, you’ll support the Head Chef in leading a talented kitchen team to maintain the hotel’s exceptional Rosette-standard dining experience. Your creativity and leadership will help drive the menu forward and inspire those around you.
Oversee daily kitchen operations and service
Lead, train, and mentor junior chefs
Develop seasonal menus using locally sourced and foraged ingredients
Ensure consistency, quality, and compliance with health & safety standards
Collaborate with the wider team to uphold the hotel’s sustainable ethos
What we’re looking for:
We’re seeking a passionate Chef local to the Honiton area – or looking to be a Live-in Chef who thrives in a creative, fast-paced kitchen and is inspired by working with local produce.
Experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous in Rosette or fine dining
Leadership skills with a calm, encouraging approach
Commitment to quality, sustainability, and craft cookery
A genuine love for local and home-grown ingredients
What’s in it for you?
In return for your hard work and passion, you’ll enjoy a benefits package designed to make life rewarding, including:
28 days’ holiday (increasing with service) + your birthday off
Critical illness and life insurance cover
Complimentary bed & breakfast stays and 35% off F&B and spa treatments
Meals on duty and discounted take-home goods
Enhanced family leave and long service awards
Health and wellbeing support, including 24/7 GP access, physiotherapy, and mental health support
Exciting career development and craft training through Company Pathways
If you’re ready to grow in a kitchen where sustainability, creativity, and flavour come first – apply now.
Job Number │ 221025AH
Location │ Honiton, Devon
Role │ Sous Chef
Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
