Senior Sous Chef

Senior Sous Chef

Boutique Farm Estate | Daytime-Focused Restaurant

Hertfordshire
Competitive Salary + Service Charge
Live-In Available | Excellent Progression Opportunities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Senior Sous Chef to join one of Hertfordshire's most unique and ambitious food-led hospitality businesses.

Set within a stunning countryside estate, the business operates multiple food outlets, weddings, private events, a cookery school, kitchen gardens, and its own livestock operation. Food sits at the very heart of the guest experience, with each outlet offering its own distinct identity and seasonally changing menus.

This role is based primarily within the popular daytime restaurant, serving fresh breakfasts, brunches and modern British classics using outstanding local and seasonal ingredients.

The Venue

The estate is home to:

• Multiple food-led outlets
• Private dining and event spaces
• Weddings and corporate events
• Kitchen gardens and estate-reared produce
• Seasonal British menus
• Cookery school experiences

This is a fast-paced, creative environment where chefs are encouraged to learn, develop and contribute ideas while working with exceptional ingredients.

The Role

Working closely with the Executive Chef, you will play a key leadership role within the kitchen and help drive standards across the operation.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Executive Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Leading and motivating the brigade during prep and service
• Assisting with menu development and seasonal menu changes
• Managing ordering, stock control and kitchen organisation
• Assisting with rota planning and staffing requirements
• Maintaining exceptional food quality and presentation standards
• Supporting other food outlets across the estate when required
• Creating a positive and professional team culture

This is a hands-on leadership role for a chef who enjoys developing people as much as producing great food.

About You

• Current Senior Sous Chef or strong Sous Chef ready for the next step
• Experience within quality fresh-food kitchens
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Passion for seasonal produce and British cooking
• Organised, reliable and commercially aware
• Calm and professional under pressure
• Positive, supportive and team-focused approach

The Package

• Competitive salary
• Service charge on top
• Live-in accommodation available
• Meals provided whilst on duty
• 50% discount for you and up to three guests across the restaurants
• Healthcare cashback plan
• Employee wellbeing and mental health support
• Ongoing training and development
• Genuine opportunities for progression
• Regular team events and social activities

 

Why This Role?

This is a rare opportunity to join a growing independent hospitality business where food is genuinely at the centre of everything they do.

Offering a predominantly daytime-focused operation, excellent produce, strong leadership opportunities and clear progression pathways, this role would suit an ambitious chef looking to take the next step in their career within a unique and highly respected environment.

If you're passionate about food, leadership and working with exceptional ingredients in a beautiful countryside setting, we'd love to hear from you.