Sous Chef Opportunity – Ashbourne, Derbyshire

We're currently recruiting for an exciting Sous Chef opportunity at a beautiful country house hotel near Ashbourne, Derbyshire.

The hotel holds 2 AA Rosettes and offers an excellent opportunity to join an established, passionate kitchen team dedicated to producing exceptional food.

With a strong focus on quality, creativity and professional development, the team is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated chef who is eager to develop their skills and progress their career.

The opportunity:

  • Position: Sous Chef

  • Location: Ashbourne, Derbyshire

  • Salary: £35,000 per year

  • TRONC: Approximately £3,000 annually

  • Total Package: Approximately £38,000 per year

  • Hours: 40 hours across a 4-day working week

  • Standard: 2 AA Rosettes

  • Accommodation: Up to 3 months available for candidates relocating

What we're looking for:

We're looking for a passionate, ambitious chef who takes pride in producing high-quality food and is excited by the opportunity to develop within a Rosette-standard kitchen.

Previous Sous Chef or Rosette experience isn't essential. The team is particularly interested in chefs who demonstrate enthusiasm, creativity and a genuine desire to learn and progress.

The successful candidate will work alongside an experienced kitchen team, helping maintain excellent standards while developing their own skills and confidence.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven chef looking to take the next step in their career, with the added benefit of a four-day working week and the chance to gain valuable experience in a 2 AA Rosette environment.

Interested in finding out more?

Get in touch below!

Sous Chef Opportunity - Nottingham

We're currently recruiting for an exciting Sous Chef opportunity at a well-established country pub just 15 minutes from Nottingham City Centre.

The pub holds 1 AA Rosette and offers an elevated pub dining experience, with a passionate and ambitious kitchen team focused on producing excellent food.

The opportunity:

  • Position: Sous Chef

  • Location: Near Nottingham City Centre

  • Salary: £38,000 per year

  • Tips: Over £5,000 annually through service charge

  • Total Package: £43,000+ per year

  • Standard: 1 AA Rosette

  • Kitchen: Spacious, modern and well-equipped

We're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated chef who takes pride in producing high-quality food and enjoys being part of a driven kitchen team.

Previous Sous Chef experience would be ideal, although a strong Senior Chef de Partie looking to take the next step in their career would also be considered.

The successful candidate will support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, help maintain excellent standards and confidently lead the team when required.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious chef looking to progress their career within a quality, food-focused environment.

Interested in finding out more?

Get in touch below!

Sous + CDP Opportunities - Near Derby
Following a complete kitchen refurbishment, the venue is entering an exciting new chapter, with a strong focus on developing its menus, raising food standards and building an ambitious kitchen team.

The kitchen focuses on fresh, seasonal cooking using quality local produce, with a newly refurbished open kitchen providing a fantastic environment for passionate chefs to showcase their skills.

The opportunities:

  • Positions: Sous Chef & Chef de Partie

  • Location: Near Derby, Derbyshire

  • Sous Chef Salary: £40,000 per year

  • Chef de Partie Salary: £34,000 per year

  • Kitchen: Modern, fully refurbished open kitchen

  • Food Style: Fresh, seasonal and locally sourced

  • Start Date: Immediate starts available

What we're looking for:

We're looking for enthusiastic, motivated chefs who are passionate about fresh food and excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of a developing kitchen.

The successful candidates will work closely with the Head Chef, contributing to seasonal menu development, daily specials and maintaining consistently high standards.

Previous experience in a busy, fresh-food kitchen is important, alongside a positive attitude, strong organisational skills and a willingness to work as part of an ambitious team.

What's on offer:

  • Free golf membership

  • Staff discounts

  • Company pension

  • Discounted or free food

  • On-site parking

  • Opportunities for career progression

  • A modern, fully refurbished working environment

This is a fantastic opportunity for chefs looking to become part of an exciting project, with the chance to influence menus, develop their skills and grow alongside the business.

Interested in finding out more?

Get in touch below!