Ashburnham Place is looking to appoint a positive and dynamic, experienced, and creative individual to join the team at Ashburnham Place as Sous Chef for six months. The role involves supporting the Chef Director and Head Chef to develop and deliver the food in both the main house and The Orangery. We are looking for someone that has a passion for working with food, particularly with an interest in locally sourced and seasonal ingredients and working with our kitchen garden team who grow especially for us. A keen attention to detail and a desire to always be looking to improve your own knowledge and experience as well as helping to continually improve all aspects of the food offering at Ashburnham. The candidate must be self-motivated and driven with the ability to run the kitchen in the absence of the Head chef, adhere to and maintain Health & Safety, EHO and HACCP standards and procedures. The role requires that you will have the ability to work with and train a willing team of volunteers, this can be challenging and rewarding in equal measure, but patience is key. A can-do attitude is essential. The role is a permanent contract, 40 hours per week. Weekend and evening work will be required. Accommodation maybe available.
Please note that the job is open until filled. thank you
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £29,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sabbatical
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Battle TN33 9NF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Kitchen: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
