We're looking for an energetic, passionate, and talented Sous Chef to join our farmshop & kitchen team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about great food, seasonal cooking and local produce, and who wants to play an important role in creating an exciting food destination that people love to visit.
Working closely with our Head Chef, you'll help lead the kitchen team and ensure consistently high standards of food preparation, cooking and presentation. You'll be hands-on in the kitchen, supporting the Head Chef with service, team development and the smooth running of the kitchen.
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Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
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Helping to lead and motivate the kitchen team, creating a positive and professional working environment.
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Taking responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence when required.
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Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to a consistently high standard.
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Ensuring all kitchen sections are properly prepared and ready for service.
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Working closely with the Head Chef to deliver seasonal menus and specials.
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Making the most of fresh, seasonal and locally sourced produce, including ingredients from our own farm where available.
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Supporting menu development and bringing ideas and creativity to the kitchen.
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Maintaining excellent standards of food quality, presentation, portion control and consistency.
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Monitoring stock levels, supporting ordering and ensuring effective stock rotation.
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Helping to minimise food waste and maintain good kitchen cost control.
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Supporting the training, development and mentoring of junior chefs and kitchen team members.
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Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene, allergen and health & safety standards.
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Ensuring the kitchen is clean, organised and operating efficiently at all times.
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Leading by example during busy services and remaining calm, organised and hands-on.
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Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef or experienced Chef de Partie.
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A genuine passion for cooking, quality food and seasonal ingredients.
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Strong knowledge of professional kitchen operations and cooking techniques.
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Experience working in a busy kitchen environment.
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Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures.
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Confident and supportive when leading and developing other chefs.
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Organised, reliable and able to remain calm under pressure.
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Someone who takes pride in their food and consistently maintains high standards.
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A genuine enthusiasm for local food, farming and sustainable produce.
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Someone with the creativity, drive and passion to contribute ideas and make a real difference in the kitchen.
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A paid day on our Kitchen Farm - Every year, take a paid day away and spend it with our Head Grower on our own farm. A chance to enjoy some fresh air and shore up your knowledge on all things sustainable growing.
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Paid charity day - Take a full paid day off to support a charity of your choice.
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5 year anniversary gift - To celebrate the bigger milestones, we will gift you with a four-week fully paid sabbatical on your 5th work anniversary with us.
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Birthday break - A day of paid leave for your birthday.
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50% off food - Enjoy lunch or dinner in any of our sister brand restaurants, Cow & Sow (up to 4 people).
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Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year's Day off – We are closed 25th–26th December & 1st January.
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Discounted farmshop produce - To take home and enjoy for yourself.
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Cycle to work scheme.
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Tronc - We ensure everybody is duly rewarded for enhancing our guest experience. We are firm believers that every person within the business is as critical as the other and, for that reason, we ensure tronc is distributed equally amongst all team members relative to the hours worked.
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Access to YuLife - A wellbeing app including employee assistance, a wellness hub, discounts, 24/7 virtual GP service & more.
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Enhanced maternity, adoption & paternity leave - To support our new parents when they are having a baby, we offer enhanced leave. This includes full basic pay for the first 12 weeks of maternity/adoption leave and 2 weeks for paternity leave.
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Up to 50% discount off live sports games - Get discounted tickets to watch Bristol Bears men's and women's rugby, Bristol City men's and women's football and Flyers basketball.
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Full health insurance for selected posts - Including up to 40% discount off selected Health Club and Gym memberships (subject to position and length of employment with the company).
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Wellness and mental health support - Online and/or 1-to-1 support.
