Roaming Sous Chef
| Posting date: | 18 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £33,000 to £35,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 September 2025 |
| Location: | Kent, TN12 0HT |
| Company: | Balfour Hospitality |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORG5200-HF1376939MaiRSC |
Summary
Welcome to the world of Balfour Hospitality beyond Hush Heath Estate. We are proud to extend the hospitality for which we are renowned at Balfour Winery to the ten fantastic pubs we also own. Situated throughout Central London, East Sussex, Kent and the Cotswolds, they offer premium food, drink and a choice of boutique bedrooms.
We're looking for a Roaming Sous Chef who likes to keep moving! Our Roaming Management Team move throughout our collection of pubs and inns, holding the kitchens and covering holiday, sickness and absence.
This is a Operational Support Role. The Roaming Team assist our fixed Kitchen Teams in the day to day operation of the pub’s kitchen. This could include building rotas, managing GP, reporting, managing stock, building menus, and of course leading & developing the team in service.
Once a kitchen is held and secure, it's onto the next one. A hands-on approach is essential with this role. This role will involve staying away from home during your working week.
We can offer you:
Up to £35,000 per annum plus TRONC
35% discount on all drinks, food and accommodation across every Balfour site and Balfour Winery
A stay for you and a plus 1 at any of our hotels for your birthday plus a bottle of bubbles too
Access to Wage Stream to help you with those unexpected nasty bills
A great refer a friend scheme
Flexible hours to suit you and your work/life balance
Accredited members of “Wellbeing Promise”, meaning we are an employer who really does care! (www.wellbeingpromise.co.uk)
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
A driving license and vehicle is essential
Applicants must be prepared to stay away during the working week (accommodation provided)
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, hope@balfourhospitality.com with any requests.
We're looking for a Roaming Sous Chef who likes to keep moving! Our Roaming Management Team move throughout our collection of pubs and inns, holding the kitchens and covering holiday, sickness and absence.
This is a Operational Support Role. The Roaming Team assist our fixed Kitchen Teams in the day to day operation of the pub’s kitchen. This could include building rotas, managing GP, reporting, managing stock, building menus, and of course leading & developing the team in service.
Once a kitchen is held and secure, it's onto the next one. A hands-on approach is essential with this role. This role will involve staying away from home during your working week.
We can offer you:
Up to £35,000 per annum plus TRONC
35% discount on all drinks, food and accommodation across every Balfour site and Balfour Winery
A stay for you and a plus 1 at any of our hotels for your birthday plus a bottle of bubbles too
Access to Wage Stream to help you with those unexpected nasty bills
A great refer a friend scheme
Flexible hours to suit you and your work/life balance
Accredited members of “Wellbeing Promise”, meaning we are an employer who really does care! (www.wellbeingpromise.co.uk)
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
A driving license and vehicle is essential
Applicants must be prepared to stay away during the working week (accommodation provided)
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, hope@balfourhospitality.com with any requests.