Sous Chef - OTE £41,017.60 including Tronc Step into a senior kitchen role in a stunning countryside setting near Arundel with excellent progression and a strong team culture. We are recruiting a Sous Chef to join a beautiful hotel and restaurant just four miles from Arundel. Set within the heart of the South Downs, this unique venue combines walled gardens, flint-and-timber charm, and its own vineyard, delivering a true plot-to-plate dining experience. You'll be working closely with the Head Chef in a busy, well-established kitchen, helping lead service and maintain consistently high standards across all sections. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Chef de Partie ready to step up, easily commutable from Worthing. Why apply / What's in it for you? * OTE £41,017.60 including Tronc, with a pay structure including a basic hourly rate, guaranteed Tronc, and additional Tronc based on previous years' earnings * 40-hour contract with paid overtime and regular opportunities for extra hours * Monthly pay providing consistent income * Opportunity to take a senior role in a respected kitchen near Arundel * Strong progression opportunities within a wider hospitality group * Exposure to multiple sites and diverse kitchen environments * Unique working setting surrounded by vineyards and rolling countryside Key Responsibilities As a Sous Chef, you'll play a key leadership role within the kitchen brigade. * Support the Head Chef in the smooth running of daily service * Lead and motivate the kitchen team during service * Oversee food preparation, quality, and presentation standards * Take responsibility for stock control, ordering, and kitchen organisation * Ensure strict adherence to food hygiene and safety standards * Train and support junior members of the brigade What we're looking for We're seeking a confident and experienced chef ready to take the next step in their career. * Previous experience as a Senior Chef de Partie or Sous Chef in a busy kitchen * Strong leadership skills with the ability to run service * Passion for seasonal produce and high-quality cooking * Excellent organisational and communication skills * Positive, hands-on approach with a strong work ethic * Ambition to develop and progress within a professional kitchen environment If you're looking for your next step as a Sous Chef in Arundel and want to join a high-quality kitchen with real progression opportunities, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in Arundel. Job Number │ 935812 / INDSOTONCHEF Location │ Arundel Role │ Sous Chef Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.