About the Role
Greenmeadow Community Farm has now been open for 8 months, and we're looking for a talented and driven Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in continuing to develop and strengthen our busy, multi‑outlet catering operation.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team and play a key role in refining and elevating an already successful food offering within a vibrant, family‑focused destination.
What You'll Get
* Competitive salary: £32,000 per annum
* 28 days holiday per year
* 3 volunteering days + 3 days grandparent leave
* 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
* Tailored training & development programmes
* Pension & life insurance
* Perkbox discounts (retail, travel, cinema & more)
* Wellbeing hub & Employee Assistance Programme
* Free meals on shift
* Free Parking at site
* Clear pathways for career progression & apprenticeships
What You'll Be Part Of
* Farmshop (local & artisan produce)
* Café restaurant (seasonal, farm‑led menu)
* Barista coffee bar
* Family concessions & Playbarn café
* Events & hospitality (weddings, schools, seasonal events)
Key Responsibilities – Sous Chef
* Supporting the Head Chef in delivering the culinary vision across the Farmshop, Café Restaurant, Barista Coffee Bar, Playbarn Café, Concessions, and Events & Hospitality spaces
* Supervising and mentoring kitchen staff, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, and hygiene are maintained at all times
* Managing daily kitchen operations, including food prep, stock rotation, allergen control, and assisting with supplier coordination
* Working closely with front‑of‑house and events teams to ensure smooth service for school visits, weddings, seasonal events, and private functions
* Maintaining consistency and efficiency across a logistically varied site, ensuring timely and high‑quality food delivery
* Upholding food safety and hygiene standards, including compliance with HACCP procedures
* Contributing to menu development, bringing creativity and seasonal inspiration to the table
* Driving continuous improvement, offering ideas and feedback to enhance the food offering and kitchen operations
Qualifications
* Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a high‑volume, quality‑focused environment
* Strong background in wedding and event catering – you know how to deliver under pressure and support seamless execution
* A track record of supporting, training, and motivating kitchen teams to maintain consistently high standards
* Financial awareness, with experience in food cost control, GP targets, stock management, and supplier coordination
* Excellent coaching and delegation skills – you lead by example and support the Head Chef in developing the team
* Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and calm under pressure, especially during peak service
* Empathetic and effective communicator with a collaborative, solution‑focused mindset
* Strong menu execution, planning, and problem‑solving abilities
* Able to work 5 out of 7 days, including weekends and evenings as required by the operation
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio‑economic backgrounds.
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