Sous Chef

We are seeking a Sous Chef to join our kitchen team and help shape a dining experience that is thoughtful, generous, and deeply connected to place. Heckfield Place is a beautifully restored hotel on a 400-acre farm in the county of Hampshire, just outside of London. We are offer a rare opportunity to cook in close conversation with the landscape. Here, the seasons guide our decisions, provenance matters, and every dish tells a story of care, patience, and respect. What You'll Bring

• A genuine respect for ingredients and seasonal cooking.
• Previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef or Sous Chef within a quality-led kitchen.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire, mentor, and develop others.
• A calm and organised approach, even during busy service.
• Curiosity, creativity, and a desire to continue learning.
• A commitment to the highest standards of hospitality and craftsmanship.
• The ability to work efficiently and carefully to maintain the high quality and consistency required in our kitchen. What You'll Do
• Support the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Lead services with confidence and attention to detail.
• Work closely with the wider culinary team on menu development and ingredient sourcing.
• Maintain exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Train and nurture junior chefs, fostering a positive and collaborative culture.
• Uphold the highest standards of food safety and kitchen organisation. What Heckfield Can Offer
• Tronc (Allocation for 2025 was £7,800+ per annum / per person based on full time hours)
• Increased holiday allowance
• Vitality healthcare cover
• Employee assistance programme
• Life assurance scheme (from day one, covering up to 2x your annual salary)
• 50% F&B discount when dining in our restaurants
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Enhanced paternity pay
• Recruit a Friend bonus (£1000)
• Monthly employee recognition scheme
• Annual employee parties
• Free staff meals
• Daily briefings with the team, including food tasting - opportunities to work with the Home Farm
• 50% discount on Wildsmith Skin products
• Heckfield Plus - online discounts
• New baby gift
• Christmas gift The ideal person will have a passion for working seasonally and be opened to learning new styles and techniques. At Heckfield we pride ourselves on providing training, development and a chance to progress within the company. If you would like to work in a collaborative and creative environment, please apply now.