Events Sous Chef

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Events Sous Chef to join the Cowdray team, working with the Executive Chef to deliver events across the Estate.

This progressive family-owned rural estate is located at the heart of the South Downs National Park and employs over 200 staff.

The successful applicant will enjoy being part of a hardworking, sociable team and have fantastic people skills. We are looking for someone confident, friendly, and outgoing, with a positive can-do attitude to join us!

Role Description

We are looking for a competent Sous Chef to work with the Executive Chef to deliver events across the Estate, from the Cowdray Golf Club, esteemed Cowdray House, and beautiful Walled Garden. You will be expected to run different events, varying in size, whilst managing a small team of chefs, create and discuss menu options with clients after preparing and cooking tastings, maintain our food safety controls and monitor the food stock, and work with the Executive Chef on menu development for events across the business.

Role Details

• Deliver events from 50 plus
• Maintain standards to meet our food hygiene requirements
• Work well and manage a kitchen team
• Monitor and maintain good stock levels and margins
• Creativity towards menu creations
• A good understanding of costings
• Must be flexible for shift patterns
• To work directly under the Executive Chef
• 45 hours per week

Staff Benefits

• Pension plan
• Staff wellbeing facilities
• 26 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Opportunities to work at Cowdray house and the walled garden
• Staff discount across the estate
• Annual polo pass

To apply for this role, please email your CV and Cover Letter to ben.jupp@cowdray.co.uk.

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