We are recruiting a dedicated and talented Sous Chef to join our from-scratch kitchen team at our award-winning wedding venue. Reporting directly to our Head Chef, you will support in delivering exceptional banqueting cuisine and ensuring every wedding meets our high culinary standards.
What You Can Expect From Us – Country House Weddings
We take pride in investing in our teams and providing opportunities to grow. You can expect:
Ongoing training, development, and clear progression pathways
Regular salary reviews in line with industry trends
A supportive, family-run environment where hard work is recognised
A structured annual quota of weddings, balanced across four quarters (with summer being the busiest)
What We Expect From You – The Role
Job Description
Produce high-quality dishes consistently in line with Country House Weddings standards and guest expectations
Support the Head Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations and ensure smooth service delivery
Assist with training and motivating junior and casual kitchen team members
Attend chef meetings and in-house meetings as required
Work a combination of breakfast and evening buffet shifts
Maintain excellent health & hygiene practices and remain up to date with food safety and allergen legislation
We are looking for someone who is hardworking, committed, and passionate about progressing their kitchen career within a fast-paced, high-standards environment.If this sounds like the opportunity you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits
Free on-site parking
Store discount scheme
TipJar
Wagestream
Octopus Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Complete with grand reception rooms, a 75-foot-long aisle and accommodation aplenty, the multi-award-winning Clearwell Castle offers a magnificent backdrop for a fairy-tale castle wedding with all the comforts of a traditional country manor.
Our stunning Castle wedding joined the Country House Weddings portfolio of hand-picked wedding venues in 1998. Now, backed by more than 30 years of experience offering perfect weddings to couples, our exclusive-use, all-inclusive wedding packages take care of your wedding day from start to finish, overseen by our expert team.
From specialist wedding Chefs, experienced Personal Wedding Managers and a fantastic wait team, to knowledgeable grounds teams and passionate housekeepers, our teams pride themselves on providing a top-quality service that helps make our weddings a success.
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