Sous Chef – Race Course

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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