Sous Chef

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Sous Chef – Prestigious Winery Restaurant | Near Sevenoaks, UK

Please note: This role does not offer sponsorship.

The Opportunity

Are you a passionate and ambitious Sous Chef looking to make your mark in an exciting, award-winning kitchen? Do you love working with exceptional local ingredients, including estate-farmed and wild meats, vineyard-grown produce, and foraged delights? If so, this renowned Winery Restaurant could be your perfect next step!

Near Sevenoaks, Kent (countryside location – driving required)

Only 2 evening shifts per week!

Salary paid weekly or monthly – your choice!

Prestigious Setting – Work in a stunning English winery producing world-class sparkling wines, with a 2500-acre estate for foraging and sourcing ingredients.

Fantastic Work-Life Balance – Only 2 evening services per week! Lunch-focused hours with dinner service only on Fridays & Saturdays (occasional private events on Thursdays).

Incredible Ingredients – Estate-farmed meats, vineyard-grown produce, and hyper-seasonal cooking.

Career Growth – Be part of a highly ambitious kitchen working towards Michelin Guide & Green Star recognition under a Head Chef committed to staff development.

Exclusive Perks – Equal share of tips, 25% staff discount in the restaurant & deli, and 2 cases of sparkling wine per year at cost price.

As our Sous Chef, you’ll play a key leadership role, driving the kitchen towards excellence. You’ll have the chance to:

• Work with the best local & foraged produce
• Contribute to menu development and push creative boundaries
• Master butchery & meat aging in-house
• Develop your career in a dynamic, ambitious team

Requirements:

• Experience at 2 AA Rosette level or higher
• Creative, detail-focused approach to cooking
• Passion for sustainability, seasonality & foraging
• Ability to thrive in a professional, fast-paced kitchen

Accommodation? Not currently available, so a car is essential due to the countryside location. Possible staff accommodation in the future.

Covers? 50 covers inside (100 in summer), plus weddings & private functions (up to 120 guests).

Be Part of Something Exceptional

This is a rare opportunity to be part of an incredible culinary journey towards Michelin recognition in a truly unique setting.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now with your full CV!

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time