Sous Chef

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 6 May 2026
LOCATION
Gretna Green
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£34,500 / year
CATEGORY
Hospitality & Catering
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SKILLS

High-volume kitchen experience Menu development Food safety and hygiene Stock control and procurement Cost control Kitchen operations management Team leadership Time management under pressure

FULL DESCRIPTION

Sous Chef

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Sous Chef to take ownership of the Village Kitchen. Full-time, 40 hours, £33,000-£34,500.

About the Role

This isn't just about supporting a Head Chef.

You'll have real responsibility, designing menus, managing service, and working closely with our Head of Catering to help evolve food across the wider site, including the Village Kitchen, Runaways and the Toll Bar Café.

We're in a period of transformation, and food is a big part of that journey.

Main Responsibilities

  • Running a high-volume kitchen with confidence and consistency
  • Designing menus that balance quality, speed and margin
  • Managing product mix, procurement and stock control
  • Making smart decisions on prep vs pre-bought products
  • Maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene
  • Leading day-to-day kitchen operations with support from Kitchen Porters

What we're looking for

  • Proven experience in a high-volume kitchen environment
  • At least a couple of years in a Sous Chef (or strong Chef de Partie ready to step up) role
  • Confidence working independently and making decisions
  • Strong understanding of margins, cost control and kitchen efficiency
  • A calm, organised approach under pressure

Why Work with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]?

  • Free meals during your shift
  • Free on-site parking
  • 3% pension contribution
  • Day off for your birthday – Celebrate your day, your way
  • 25% staff discount on stays at our hotels
  • Access to Hospitality Action (EAP support)

Our values

  • Be Kind – Show respect, patience, and warmth to everyone
  • Deliver Magic – Maintain high standards, even under pressure
  • Be Curious – Ask questions, learn new things, get better every day
  • Be Adaptable – Smile when plans change
  • Think Like a Landowner – Take pride in and care for your environment

Ready to BE PART OF OUR KITCHEN TEAM?

This is your chance to be part of something evolving.

If you're a chef who enjoys the pace of volume, takes pride in delivering consistently good food, and wants a role where your ideas actually shape the offering, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of what's next at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

Location: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Village Kitchen
Hours: Full-Time – 40 hours – 8:00am – 4:30pm (including weekends & holidays)
Pay: £33,000 – £34,500
To Apply: Email your CV to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

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