Sous Chef / Senior Chef de Partie
hace 8 horas
Guildford
Sous Chef / Senior Chef de Partie No Late Nights | Better Work-Life Balance | Godalming, Surrey Looking for a role where you can still cook great food - but without the late nights, split shifts and constant pressure? At Birchgrove, were doing things differently. This is a Sous Chef / Senior Chef de Partie role within a calm, well-structured kitchen, where you can focus on quality, consistency and building relationships - rather than chasing back-to-back services. Why this role is different • No late nights, • Consistent shifts and better work-life balance, • Cooking fresh, seasonal food from scratch, • A calm, organised kitchen environment, • Time to focus on quality - not just speed Youll still be hands-on, leading, cooking and maintaining high standards - but within a setting that feels more structured, supportive and purposeful. About Birchgrove At Birchgrove, we create vibrant communities for people over 65, where food plays a huge part in daily life. Youre not cooking for covers - youre cooking for residents. That means building relationships, understanding preferences, and creating meals that genuinely matter. Pepperpot House in Godalming is a beautiful, modern neighbourhood set in the heart of the Surrey Hills. What youll be doing • Supporting the Head Chef in delivering high-quality, fresh meals, • Preparing and cooking dishes from scratch, • Helping shape seasonal menus and specials, • Maintaining high standards in food safety and hygiene, • Supporting stock control, waste reduction and kitchen organisation, • Leading the kitchen when required What were looking for, • Experience as a Sous Chef or strong Senior Chef de Partie, • Passion for fresh, seasonal food, • Calm, organised and reliable under pressure, • A team player who supports others, • Someone who enjoys being part of a community Why join Birchgrove, • A genuinely supportive, people-first culture, • The chance to cook with purpose and make a difference, • Real opportunity for development and progression, • A stable, well-run kitchen environment, • Free meals on shift, • Healthcare cashback scheme, • Electric car scheme If youre looking for a role where you can step away from the usual hospitality pressures, but still take pride in great food and a well-run kitchen, wed love to hear from you. Please feel free to drop in for a coffee and a chat if you are interested. REF-229 041 JBRP1_UKTJ