Dainton Park Golf Club

The Role Dainton Park is a family-owned business comprising an 18-hole golf course, restaurant and meeting rooms. We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to help manage our catering operation. We serve a wide range of customers, including members, visiting golfers, business meetings, lunch buffets, weddings and evening functions. We are a busy venue, but we promote a healthy work/life balance. We are closed Christmas Day, staff work av. 40-hrs pw with no split shifts, and evening service is for private functions only, so if nothing is booked, it's an early night! Our USP is the familiar feel we generate among staff and customers, which creates a relaxed, friendly atmosphere throughout the club. Our kitchen has recently undergone a £75k refit, including a brand new cookline, extraction and cold storage. The role is full time flexible hours. Salary ranges from £32-35k depending on experience. Main responsibilities include Leadership and Management: Support and assist the Head Chef in all aspects of kitchen operations. Oversee and supervise kitchen staff, including chefs and porters. Mentor, train, and motivate junior chefs and kitchen team members. Run the kitchen and lead the team in the Head Chef's absence. Culinary Operations: Ensure food is prepared, cooked, and served to the highest standards. Participate in menu creation, costing, and the development of new dishes. Control food quality and presentation across all kitchen areas. Kitchen & Cost Management: Manage stock levels, perform stock takes, and control inventory. Place food orders and manage purchasing costs to align with budget. Minimize food waste and optimize kitchen efficiency. Health, Safety, and Standards: Implement and enforce food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations. Conduct visual checks and formal audits to ensure compliance and report on issues. Maintain kitchen equipment and ensure proper use of stock. What You Offer: Passion, energy, flare and enthusiasm for all things food Attention to detail, pride in your work Ability to work under pressure during busy times A desire to pass on your skills and knowledge to the rest of the catering team A light-hearted approach! Our industry is about fun and enjoyment, beginning with our staff Adaptability to work flexible hours What We Offer: Dainton Park is a relaxed professional place to work, set in a beautiful rural location Be part of a close-knit familiar team Free golf membership Competitive salary 5.6wks holidays pa Government NEST pension Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £32,000.00-£35,000.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Gym membership On-site parking Sick pay Ability to commute/relocate: Ipplepen TQ12 5TN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience: Cooking: 5 years (required) Work Location: In person