Realise your full potential.
Farlam Hall is a destination for exceptional dining, proudly holding 1 Michelin Star and 4 AA Rosettes in our Cedar Tree restaurant. For a different dining experiences our guests can opt to enjoy our Bistro Enkel, Afternoon tea and Sunday lunch. We are passionate about creating memorable experiences through outstanding food, thoughtful service and a commitment to excellence.
We are looking for an ambitious and talented Sous Chef to join our kitchen team and play a key role in maintaining and developing the high standards of all Farlam Hall food offerings.
The role
As Sous Chef, you will be a key member of the kitchen brigade, working closely with the Head Chef and senior team to deliver consistently exceptional food and service.
You will be an experienced, motivated and organised chef who takes pride in their work and is ready to contribute to an award-winning kitchen. You will be confident working across all sections of the kitchen, able to lead by example and equally comfortable working independently or as part of a team.
You will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring that every dish leaving the kitchen meets our exacting standards.
You will:
- Support the Head Chef and senior kitchen team with the daily running of Cedar Tree and all other outlets.
- Lead and motivate the kitchen brigade during service.
- Maintain consistently high standards of food preparation, presentation and service.
- Have a strong understanding of food, seasonality, flavour, textures and cooking techniques.
- Work confidently across all sections of the kitchen.
- Support the onboarding of junior members of the kitchen team.
- Ensure preparation is organised and completed to the required standard ahead of service.
- Maintain a clean, organised and professional working environment throughout the day.
- Ensure all food safety and hygiene standards are consistently adhered to.
- Have a thorough understanding of the 14 main allergens.
- Maintain excellent stock rotation and minimise waste.
- Assist with ordering and stock control.
The successful candidate will have previous experience within a high-quality, ideally Michelin-starred or multi-rosette kitchen.
Most importantly, you will have a genuine passion for food, a desire to learn and develop, and the ambition to be part of a team striving for excellence every day.
Full-time, 4.5 days per week – 45 hours per week.
Benefits
- 28 days holiday, including bank holidays
- 50% off food in the restaurant for dinner for you and a family member or friend, Monday–Thursday (once a year)
- 50% off food in the restaurant for Sunday Lunch for you and a family member or friend (once a year)
- 25% off drinks with either meal above for you and a family member or friend
- Hospitality Action
- Meals on duty
- Staff parking
So, open the door of opportunity. Your time is now.
Be part of the Cedar Tree story, working alongside a passionate team where your ambition, talent and dedication can become part of your own success story too.
Pay: £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
