Join the Award-Winning Team at Forage Farm Shop & Kitchen
Top 50 Best Sunday Lunches in the UK | Fresh, Local, Seasonal Food
We’re Forage Farm Shop & Kitchen — a vibrant, fast-growing restaurant set on the beautiful Penllyn Estate. Our commitment to seasonal, locally sourced ingredients has earned us national recognition, and we’re looking for a talented Sous Chef to support our Head Chef and lead our dynamic kitchen team.
Why Join Forage?
- Largely daytime shifts.
- Work in one of the UK’s Top 50 Sunday Lunch destinations
- Enjoy 20% staff discount in our farm shop & kitchen
- Sociable hours – open daily for breakfast & lunch, with dinner service only on Friday and Saturday once a month.
- Creative input on seasonal menus using fresh, estate-reared and local produce
- Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team with real opportunity to grow
- Share of tips
The Role:
As Sous Chef, you’ll be the right hand to our Head Chef — helping manage daily operations, motivating the team, and maintaining our high standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene. You’ll lead by example and help shape our evolving menus, ensuring every dish delivers the Forage experience our guests expect.
Key Responsibilities:
- Report to the Head Chef as one of his senior assistants
- Oversee kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef
- Lead and motivate kitchen staff, ensuring smooth service across all shifts
- Ensure consistent quality and presentation of dishes
- Maintain high levels of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety compliance
- Collaborate on menu planning and seasonal dish development
- Train and mentor junior chefs and kitchen team members
- Assist the head chef with any administrative tasks, such as, but not limited to: stock control, building rotas, managing costs.
About You:
- Proven experience as a Sous Chef or strong CDP ready to step up
- Passionate about local, seasonal cooking
- Confident in a fast-paced kitchen with high standards
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Reliable, proactive, and a positive team player
- Available for weekend shifts and evening service (Fri/Sat only)
Sound Like You?
This is a rare chance to join a growing business that cares deeply about quality, sustainability, and its people. If you're looking for your next challenge in a kitchen where fresh food, great teamwork, and passion come first — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now via Indeed or email us your CV and a short cover letter.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cowbridge CF71 7FF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
Language:
- Fluent English (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
