Sous chef / senior chef de partie

Sous Chef / Senior Chef de Partie

No Late Nights | Better Work-Life Balance | Godalming, Surrey

Looking for a role where you can still cook great food - but without the late nights, split shifts and constant pressure?

At Birchgrove, were doing things differently.
This is a Sous Chef / Senior Chef de Partie role within a calm, well-structured kitchen, where you can focus on quality, consistency and building relationships - rather than chasing back-to-back services.

Why this role is different
* No late nights
* Consistent shifts and better work-life balance
* Cooking fresh, seasonal food from scratch
* A calm, organised kitchen environment
* Time to focus on quality - not just speed

Youll still be hands-on, leading, cooking and maintaining high standards - but within a setting that feels more structured, supportive and purposeful.

About Birchgrove
At Birchgrove, we create vibrant communities for people over 65, where food plays a huge part in daily life.

Youre not cooking for covers - youre cooking for residents. That means building relationships, understanding preferences, and creating meals that genuinely matter.

Pepperpot House in Godalming is a beautiful, modern neighbourhood set in the heart of the Surrey Hills.

What youll be doing