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Sous Chef – Fresh Food *Up to £45K Package – 45+hours - 2.5 days off - 3 evenings off / week* Benefits of working for us: • Tips & bonuses (weekly paid, average + £6,000 annually*), • Work-life balance: 2.5 days off weekly & 9.15pm* finish times, • 4.5 days over 7* (mix of splits & straights), • 3 evenings off a week*, • 45-50 hours a week*, • Working Hours*: 9.15am – 3.30pm – Break – 5.30pm – 9.15pm, • Flexible shifts with lifestyle-friendly hours, • Family-run & supportive atmosphere with a hardworking & passionate, “work hard … play hard” culture, • Experienced chef team Ready to Lead One of Sussex’s Best? · This is a unique opportunity to lead one of Sussex’s most highly regarded independent restaurants. · The Oak Barn Restaurant is a family-run, independent, top-rated 150-cover Restaurant & Bar in Mid Sussex. · We pride ourselves on creating Rosette-standard modern British cuisine, combining timeless classics with contemporary flair. · Our menus are seasonal, locally sourced & freshly prepared to order, with daily specials & catering for weddings, buffets & large group bookings. The Role We are seeking a dynamic, passionate & proven Sous Chef to take the culinary reins of our busy kitchen alongside our Head Chef. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will inspire, mentor & co-manage a brigade of 9 chefs, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, creativity & consistency. Food Service Times • Monday – Saturday: 12pm – 3pm & 6pm – 9pm, • Sunday: 12pm – 7pm, • Out of the kitchen by approx. 9.15pm weekdays, 7.30pm Sundays* Responsibilities • Oversee the daily running of the kitchen brigade (9 chefs + KP’s), • Lead, inspire & mentor the team with confidence, • Create & develop seasonal menus & daily specials, • Efficiently plan & coordinate events, weddings & buffets, • Prepare, cook & present fresh food to Rosette standard, • Manage ordering, stock control, GP awareness & cost control, • Organise rotas, recipe manuals & training guides, • Uphold Health & Safety & Hygiene regulations, • Collaborate effectively with the Front of House team, • Ensure cleanliness, organisation & high standards across the kitchen The Ideal Candidate • Solid & proven Sous Chef experience in restaurants or gastro pubs, • Strong background in high-quality & fresh-produce kitchens, • Creative flair with seasonal produce & menu innovation, • Thrives under pressure in a fast-paced environment, • Excellent leadership, communication & mentoring skills, • Committed, consistent & detail-oriented work approach, • Strong understanding of GP, budgeting & food waste control, • Own transport essential, • No accommodation provided – UK-based applicants only *On rare occasions, such as specific days or weeks of the year, or when necessary, work hours, shift coverage, pay & schedules may change.