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Sous Chef / Senior Chef de Partie
No Late Nights | Better Work-Life Balance | Godalming, Surrey
Looking for a role where you can still cook great food - but without the late nights, split shifts and constant pressure?
At Birchgrove, we’re doing things differently.
This is a Sous Chef / Senior Chef de Partie role within a calm, well-structured kitchen, where you can focus on quality, consistency and building relationships - rather than chasing back-to-back services.
✔ No late nights
✔ Consistent shifts and better work-life balance
✔ Cooking fresh, seasonal food from scratch
✔ A calm, organised kitchen environment
✔ Time to focus on quality - not just speed
You’ll still be hands-on, leading, cooking and maintaining high standards - but within a setting that feels more structured, supportive and purposeful.
At Birchgrove, we create vibrant communities for people over 65, where food plays a huge part in daily life.
You’re not cooking for covers - you’re cooking for residents. That means building relationships, understanding preferences, and creating meals that genuinely matter.
Pepperpot House in Godalming is a beautiful, modern neighbourhood set in the heart of the Surrey Hills.
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Supporting the Head Chef in delivering high-quality, fresh meals
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Preparing and cooking dishes from scratch
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Helping shape seasonal menus and specials
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Maintaining high standards in food safety and hygiene
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Supporting stock control, waste reduction and kitchen organisation
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Leading the kitchen when required
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Experience as a Sous Chef or strong Senior Chef de Partie
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Passion for fresh, seasonal food
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Calm, organised and reliable under pressure
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A team player who supports others
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Someone who enjoys being part of a community
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A genuinely supportive, people-first culture
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The chance to cook with purpose and make a difference
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Real opportunity for development and progression
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A stable, well-run kitchen environment
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Free meals on shift
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Healthcare cashback scheme
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Electric car scheme
If you’re looking for a role where you can step away from the usual hospitality pressures, but still take pride in great food and a well-run kitchen, we’d love to hear from you. Please feel free to drop in for a coffee and a chat if you are interested.
