Sous ChefLocation: Hatfield House – Coach House Kitchen, Old Palace, and Riding SchoolSalary: Up to £37,000 per annum paid overtime after 40 hoursContract: Full-Time, Permanent, 40 hours over Monday–Sunday, minimal evenings. 5 days out of 7, from 7:45am–5pm and evenings from 5pm–10pm Are you an experienced Sous Chef looking to take the next step in your culinary career? Do you want to work in a historic and inspiring environment, supporting a Head Chef to deliver a high-quality food experience to visitors and events at Hatfield House? We're looking for a Sous Chef to join the team, assisting in managing kitchen operations and ensuring an exceptional dining experience across multiple outlets. About the Role:As Sous Chef at Hatfield House, you will support the Head Chef in leading the culinary operation across Coach House Kitchen, Old Palace, and Riding School events. This role involves helping manage kitchen teams, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, maintaining high food standards, and stepping in to lead in the Head Chef's absence.Your responsibilities will cover visitor dining, large-scale events, and high-quality food preparation. You will play a key role in operational efficiency, kitchen management, and the delivery of consistently excellent dishes for all visitors and events.The successful candidate will be proactive, hands-on, and able to motivate the kitchen team, while maintaining strict adherence to food safety and health & safety standards. What We Offer:20 days holiday bank holidaysFree parking Free access to Hatfield House and discounted eventsFree team meals while working on siteLaundered chef whites Paid overtime after 40 hoursCompass reward schemeSupportive, values-driven team cultureOpportunities for professional growth and developmentA chance to make a meaningful impact in a continuously growing sector Key Responsibilities:Kitchen Management: Assist in managing kitchen operations, ensuring consistent quality and efficiency across all outletsFood Safety & Compliance: Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety, and health & safetyTeam Leadership: Manage and motivate kitchen staff, covering rota management and leading in the Head Chef's absenceStock & Inventory: Oversee stock management, ordering, and waste controlPreparation & Cooking: Prepare and cook high-quality dishes for visitors and eventsService Support: Assist in plating and service, ensuring high-quality presentationEvent Support: Deliver excellent catering for events at the Riding School and Old Palace The Ideal Candidate:Minimum 3 years' experience in professional kitchens, with management experienceStrong leadership, communication, and organisational skillsKnowledge of food safety, allergens, and health & safety regulationsAbility to manage rotas, stock, and kitchen operations efficientlyCreative, adaptable, and capable of working in a fast-paced environmentPassionate about food, hospitality, and delivering a positive visitor experienceAbout UsRestaurant Associates is a leading premium hospitality provider with an ethos drawn from our history of fine and high-quality dining in London and New York.Within our venues team, we provide catering and hospitality services to some of the most iconic visitor attractions and destinations in the UK including the Imperial War Museum London, Glyndebourne Opera House, Knebworth House, Design Museum, Whipsnade Zoo and many more. Within these amazing venues we operate a host of bespoke cafés and restaurants, as well as delivering private events ranging from small meetings to large-scale ground events of up to 1000 people. You can find a full list of our venues on our website.Job Reference: com/1903/70491001/52797804/SU RA VenuesCompass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!