Balfour Hospitality

Sous Chef

TN12 0HT

Key information

Pay
£35,000 to £35,000 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
29 Sep 2026
Closing date
27 Oct 2026

About this role

Balfour Winery is one of England’s leading wine estates, renowned for award‑winning wines, exceptional hospitality and a restaurant that champions quality, creativity and seasonality. Our kitchen plays a central role in the guest experience, delivering beautifully crafted dishes that reflect the character of the Hush Heath Estate

As Sous Chef you are the vital link in the chain being the champion for the team and the rock for your Head Chef. You’re ready to take on responsibility, drive standards, deliver consistently, develop your team and challenge yourself. Our kitchens are busy places so as Sous Chef a level head, great organisation, and delivering every time with a smile, is the key to success.

We can offer you

£35,000 plus TRONC

35% discount on all drinks, food and accommodation across every Balfour site and Balfour Winery

Flexible hours to suit you and your work/life balance

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

Own transport is essential

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, please email kerry@balfourhospitality.com with any requests.