Sous Chef
| Company: | Balfour Hospitality |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,000 to £36,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | TN17 1DX |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 25 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 23 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Part of Balfour Winery and set in the nearby village of Goudhurst, The Winemaker’s Pub is our traditional local with wine at its heart. Rooted in English wine, British cooking and a strong sense of home, it sits alongside The Winemakers’ Kitchen and the Cellar Door as one of three ways to experience Balfour across the estate. This is English wine in its most natural setting: a welcoming, generous pub where guests can return time and again for seasonal British dishes, estate-only wines by the glass, and a relaxed overnight stay in one of four boutique bedrooms.
As Sous Chef you are the vital link in the chain being the champion for the team and the rock for your Head Chef. You’re ready to take on responsibility, drive standards, deliver consistently, develop your team and challenge yourself. Our kitchens are busy places so as Sous Chef a level head, great organisation, and delivering every time with a smile, is the key to success.
We can offer you:
Up to £36,000 plus TRONC
35% discount on all drinks, food and accommodation across every Balfour site and Balfour Winery
Flexible hours to suit you and your work/life balance
We're looking for our Sous Chefs to:
Have held a senior chef position in a premium pub or restaurant
Communicate with guests and team
Care about using fresh and seasonal produce
Motivate their team, leading by example
Be organized
Know their kitchen numbers
Have excellent knowledge of HACCP, COSHH and Food Safety
In this role we need someone with:
Previous experience at management level in a premium hospitality business
Excellent food & drink knowledge
Good understanding of the importance of financial targets and how to achieve them
Own transport is essential
We welcome applications from a diverse range of individuals and will consider any reasonable adjustments to enable candidates to perform as well as possible during the recruitment process, please email kerry@balfourhospitality.com with any requests.