Junior Sous Chef

Hambledon is a premium Hampshire wine estate, pioneers of English wine, located on the edge of the South Downs National Park. In 2023 it was purchased by British owned and multi-generational businesses, Symington Family Estates and Berry Bros. & Rudd. Our ambition is to be a best-in-class hospitality-led destination in the English wine category, that feeds the soul and allows people to flourish and thrive in this beautiful part of the South Downs National Park. The destination will offer multiple food and drink-led products, spaces for private hire for multiple occasions and a series of wine-led experiences befitting of our innovative profile in the market. We completed in December 2024 a multi-million-pound visitor centre which will be a pivotal part of our hospitality offering at Hambledon. In time we are also planning to develop a boutique accommodation offer, that will complete our guest experience. Responsibilities: As a Junoir Sous Chef at Hambledon you will assist in overseeing and directing all aspects of the operation of the kitchen, and in providing functional assistance, coordinating activities and functions with other heads in the food and beverage department, especially in the absence of head chef. Benefits: Flexible Tronc 40 hours per week, paid over time 3.5 day working week (when possible) Pension contribution Staff food for lunch and dinner each working day Main Duties: Ensure consistent and smooth running of food production Ensure effective stock purchase, its receipt and storage Ensure that working areas are always kept clean Assist other kitchen staff as need arises Supervise performance of kitchen staff to ensure proper activity Perform other administrative tasks as will be communicated by superiors Ensure that required standards are adhered to in the production and preparation of food in quality, quantity and safety Work towards exceeding customers expectation by encouraging and promoting high level of service Ensure all complaints, inquiries, and suggestions by customers are attended to accordingly Give appropriate support or guidance to members of kitchen when need arises Resolve possible disputes within the kitchen and report any unresolved Promote good team spirit regularly Ensure all dishes are prepared according to specification and served at the correct quality, portion size, and temperature Partly responsible for the preparation of kitchen cleaning rosters and the supervision of cleaning schedules Prepare substitute items Ensure that the kitchen staff work harmoniously in order to ensure timely production of quality foods Ensure proper arrangement and garnishing of food Manage food logs Monitor the quality and quantity of food prepared Assist in recruiting, hiring, and training employee cooks Report the need for maintenance to appropriate staff All Main Duties are recommended however training can also be required for the right candidate Application Deadline: 20 th June 2025 AMRT1_UKCT

Location: Waterlooville, GB

Posted Date: 6/17/2025