Role: Junior Sous Chef
Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Salary: Up to £35,000
Service Charge: Approx. £800+ per month
Hours: 45 hours per week over five days
A Michelin-listed, ingredient-led restaurant in West Sussex is seeking an ambitious and motivated Junior Sous Chef to join its high-performing kitchen team.
The Role
Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional food using outstanding produce sourced directly from a rewilding estate, on-site butchery, and a three-acre market garden.
This is an excellent opportunity for a developing chef ready to step into a leadership position within a purpose-led, sustainability-driven kitchen focused on seasonality, quality, and provenance.
About the Business
Set within a pioneering 3,500-acre rewilding estate near Horsham, this Michelin-listed restaurant champions nature-led land management and sustainable British produce. The kitchen showcases award-winning beef, venison and pork alongside seasonal vegetables grown on-site.
Fast-paced and quality-focused, the restaurant is committed to celebrating the very best ingredient-led cooking.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen
Leading sections during service, ensuring consistently high standards across all dishes
Training, motivating, and supporting junior members of the kitchen team
Assisting with menu development and daily specials based on seasonality and availability
Contributing to stock control, ordering, and waste reduction
Supporting events and larger services when required
Maintaining a safe, clean, and organised kitchen in line with 5-star EHO standardsRequirements
Ability to travel independently to a rural location
Experience at senior chef de partie or similar level, ready to step into a Junior Sous role
Experience managing and developing team members
Background in a high-volume, quality-focused restaurant environment
Strong organisational skills with a proactive and positive attitude
Passion for outstanding produce, sustainability, and continuous development
Confident communicator and team playerBenefits
Up to £35,000 salary plus substantial monthly tips (approx. £800+ per month)
Development opportunities, training, and career progression
Good work-life balance with predominantly daytime trade
Staff summer and Christmas parties
Complimentary coffee and tea
50% staff discount in the restaurant and 20% in the shop
Supportive and encouraging management teamIf you are ready to take the next step in your culinary career within an ambitious, sustainable and award-winning environment, we would love to hear from you.
Consultant: George Smart
Job Number: (phone number removed) / INDELITE
Job Role: Junior Sous Chef
Location: Horsham, West Sussex
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