Sous Chef Rosette

A rosette-awarded restaurant, beautifully set within a converted cowshed on a working farm estate near Welwyn, Hertfordshire, is looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join its kitchen team. The restaurant has built a strong reputation for quality, seasonal cooking served in a striking rural setting, and the kitchen holds itself to a consistently high, rosette-level standard. This is an excellent opportunity for a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef with genuine rosette experience who is ready to take the next step up in their career. Supporting the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen Leading and organising the section chefs through busy service periods Maintaining consistently high, rosette-level standards of food quality and presentation Deputising for the Head Chef in their absence Training, mentoring and supporting junior members of the kitchen team Assisting with menu development and seasonal dishes Monitoring stock levels, ordering and stock rotation Maintaining excellent food hygiene and food safety standards at all times Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef, ideally for some time, looking to step up Genuine rosette experience is essential Strong leadership skills with the ability to run a section and support the wider team A good understanding of food hygiene and safety practices Ability to remain calm and organised under pressure during service A genuine passion for quality, seasonal cooking Flexibility to work shifts as required If you have the relevant skills and are looking for your next opportunity, we want to hear from you. Salary of £38,000 per annum, plus up to £5,000 per annum in Tronc Live-in accommodation available at approximately £100 per week, all-inclusive Straight shifts, typically finishing no later than 9:30pm Genuine opportunities for career progression A supportive, experienced kitchen team The chance to work in a stunning rural setting Apply today to find out more. CVs in English (Word or PDF format only) Important Notes • Applications by email or phone. • Word format and ENGLISH only. • DDH does not charge work seekers. • All workers subject to UK taxation. By applying for this role, you consent to DDH Recruitment Ltd holding and processing your personal data, including your CV and contact details, for the purpose of assessing your suitability for this and other suitable vacancies. Your information will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and UK GDPR, will not be shared with any third party without your consent, and will be retained only for as long as necessary. You may ask us to amend or delete your data at any time by contacting DDH Recruitment Ltd. TPBN1_UKCT