Job Title: Sous Chef
Reporting to: Head Chef
Salary: £16 hourly rate (£33,280 per annum, Full Time Equivalent)
Contract: Full-time on a variable basis
Are you a Chef de Partie passionate about farm-to-fork practices and seeking your next career step? Do you love creating and sharing good food? We have opportunities across festivals, events, pubs, delis, cafés, and colleges within our Trust Estate.
We seek a unique, innovative, and quality-focused individual to join our Head Chef Dan Foster at The White Hart Pub and Restaurant. Passion for food, seasonal cooking, and sustainability are valued here. Our kitchen aims to be more sustainable and reduce our carbon footprint. The working pattern includes a mix of day and evening shifts.
Requirements include a minimum of 4 years of experience in a professional kitchen, teamwork skills, and the ability to follow recipes accurately. An interest in sustainable food supplies and a curiosity about food are desirable.
Please refer to the full job description for detailed duties and person specifications.
We support your career progression and provide the tools needed for success. Our work environment is welcoming, collaborative, and creative, sharing duties among staff.
The White Hart, located within the 800-acre Dartington estate, offers locally sourced lunches and dinners, prepared by our dedicated team of chefs amidst historic surroundings.
Benefits include free meals during shifts, 25% discount on estate food outlets and retail, wellbeing support options, and a friendly team environment.
Closing Date: June 4th, 2025
Applications are reviewed as received, and the role may close early if a suitable candidate is found. Click 'Apply now' to begin your application.
We offer a generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata), a pension scheme, and sick pay. Additional leave can be purchased, and well-being services are available, including Occupational Health, Counselling, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
Opportunities for personal and professional development are available, including discounts on short courses at Schumacher College. We are family-friendly, with enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption packages, flexible working options, and support for a balanced life outside of work. Our estate offers woodland walks, trails, cafés, family activities, and free parking. Enjoy discounts at our shops, cinema, and event spaces. Perks extend to private events, weddings, B&B, room hire, and conference packages.
At Dartington Trust, we foster a community of innovation, learning, and inspiration. We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunity employment, encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
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