Hambledon Wine Estate
Sous Chef
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Join a kitchen where creativity, precision, and excellence come together on every plate.
As Sous Chef, you'll support the Head Chef in leading a passionate team, delivering exceptional service, and maintaining the high standards expected in a fine dining environment.
Responsibilities
As Sous Chef, you are the right hand to the Head Chef and a driving force behind the culinary identity of the restaurant. In a fine dining environment, this role goes beyond execution, you are a steward of precision, creativity, and excellence. You will help orchestrate a kitchen where every detail matters, from the balance of flavours on the plate to the seamless rhythm of service.
Main Duties
- Collaborate closely with the Head Chef to bring refined, seasonal menus to life
- Execute dishes with exceptional attention to detail, ensuring consistency in flavour, texture, and presentation
- Uphold the highest standards of plating, ensuring each dish reflects the restaurant’s aesthetic and philosophy
- Inspire, mentor, and guide a brigade of chefs, fostering a culture of professionalism, respect, and continuous learning
- Lead by example during service, maintaining composure and precision in a high-pressure environment
- Act as the Head Chef’s representative, confidently overseeing the kitchen in their absence
- Ensure a seamless flow of service, anticipating challenges and responding with calm efficiency
- Work in harmony with front-of-house teams to deliver a cohesive and memorable dining experience
- Take pride in contributing to moments that delight and surprise guests
- Contribute ideas for new dishes, tastings, and seasonal menus, drawing inspiration from high-quality, often locally sourced ingredients
- Participate in tastings, refining dishes to achieve balance, elegance, and originality
- Oversee stock take, ordering, and supplier relationships with a focus on premium ingredients
- Minimise waste while maintaining uncompromising quality
- Ensure strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and fine dining standards
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Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary + tronc
- On-site parking
- Discounted or free food
- Staff wine and retail discounts
- Opportunities for career progression and professional development
- A supportive and passionate team environment
- Regular team events and incentives
All Main Duties are recommended however training can also be required for the right candidate.
For full job description, click here: https://hambledonvineyard.co.uk/pages/join-our-team
To Apply
Please send your CV and cover letter to our Head Chef, Robert Mcleary at Robert.Mcleary@hambledonvineyard.co.uk.
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