Sous Chef – Brixham, Devon

High-end hotel dining – South Devon coast

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an accomplished Sous Chef to join the senior kitchen team at a well-regarded waterfront hotel on the stunning South Devon coast, known for its high-end dining and a genuinely busy, high-volume operation.

Location: Brixham, South Devon

Salary: Up to £39,000, depending on experience

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Live-In / Accommodation: Assistance will be given in finding nearby accommodation (average around £125 per week)

Overview

This is a kitchen where standards are high, service is fast-paced, and quality never slips – the ideal role for a confident, capable Sous Chef ready to take real ownership and help lead a talented brigade.

The Role

Working as the right hand to the Head Chef, you will play a key role in running the kitchen day to day – leading service, driving consistency, and stepping up to take full charge in the Head Chef’s absence. You will help develop the brigade beneath you while maintaining the premium standards the operation is known for. Hours are full-time and will include evenings, weekends and the busier seasonal periods typical of a successful coastal hotel.

This is a genuine senior position with scope to influence menus, mentor the team and grow towards a Head Chef role in time.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating the kitchen brigade through busy service periods.
• Taking full charge of the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Maintaining consistently high-end standards of preparation and presentation.
• Supporting menu development, costings and specials.
• Training, mentoring and developing junior members of the team.
• Overseeing food safety, hygiene, HACCP and stock control.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef (or a strong Junior Sous ready to step up) within a high-end dining environment.
• A track record of leading service within a very busy, high-volume operation.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to develop a brigade.
• A genuine passion for quality food and consistently high standards.
• The ability to stay calm, organised and effective under pressure.
• A driving licence and own transport, or reliable public transport access to Brixham – no live-in accommodation is available.

If you are an ambitious, dependable Sous Chef looking to lead in a premium coastal kitchen, this could be the ideal role for you.

What’s On Offer

• Salary of up to £39,000, depending on experience.
• A genuine pathway to develop towards a Head Chef role.
• The chance to lead in a respected, high-end kitchen on the beautiful South Devon coast.
• A supportive senior team and a busy, rewarding environment.

If this sounds like the right next step for you, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.

CVs in English (Word or PDF format only).

Important Notes:

1. DDH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
2. Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates who closely match the requirements of the role will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within 7 working days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
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