Job Description

Sous Chef of KINSBROOK Vineyard, West Sussex

Position starting from February 2026.

Starting salary between 32, 000.00- 40,000.00

Additional benefits - see below

We are seeking a talented and motivated Sous Chef to join our team at Kinsbrook Vineyard. This position requires a professional ideally encompassing a range of cooking disciplines, with previous work at high-calibre establishments. You must have has experience at Sous chef or above in your past jobs.

Responsibilities:

Assist the Head Chef in planning and preparing high-quality, seasonal breakfast, lunch and dinner menu. Supervise the kitchen team, ensuring consistency and excellence in all areas of food production at Kinsbrook Oversee food preparation, cooking, and presentation to maintain high standards. Ensure kitchen operations comply with EHO food safety and hygiene regulations, plus you must have a high standard of cleanliness. Stock rotation, ordering supplies, and reduce food waste. Train and mentor junior staff, fostering a positive and efficient work environment. Step into the Head Chef's role during their absence, maintaining smooth operations, in all departments.

Qualifications:

Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar role. Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, seasonal ingredients and all back of house IT literacy, using email, excel and following food trends Good leadership, communication, and organisational skills. Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a busy kitchen. Food safety and hygiene certification is preferred. You must be a team player.

Who are we?

Kinsbrook started as a vineyard and wine producer just outside the village of Thakeham, West Sussex. In November 2022, we opened the doors of Kinsbrook Farmhouse, a Sussex-barn-style building that serves as the heart of our hospitality offering.

The upstairs of Kinsbrook Farmhouse is home to our hospitality, where we serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Downstairs, we offer a mixed venue combination of a cafe, deli, and wine bar, both open currently seven days a week.

During the summer months, we expand our offerings onto the patio, creating a lively seasonal space where we operate pizza ovens, BBQ, and a dedicated patio menu. This seasonal extension brings a casual yet elevated dining experience to complement the peak season's lively atmosphere.

The restaurant features an open-plan kitchen, a thoughtfully designed dining area and a balcony that offers stunning views of the surrounding vineyard. Open all year round, Kinsbrook Farmhouse provides a warm and inviting environment for our guests.

Please look at our website or social media to get a deeper feel of us as a business.

https://www.kinsbrookvineyard.com/

Kinsbrook Vineyard

https://www.instagram.com/kinsbrookvineyard/

K I N S B R O O K (@kinsbrookvineyard)

Benefits

Service Charge Company clothing A staff discount of 15% of retail items (this supersedes any existing cellar door or shop discounts) A staff discount of 30% on Kinsbrook Vineyard goods (this supersedes any existing cellar door or shop discounts) A staff discount of 50% on the restaurant for yourself plus two friends (excludes alcohol) Unlimited coffee and hot drinks whilst at work Free food at work Use of the company laptop, tablets or computers Free tickets to company events Pension scheme Free onsite parking Career and Salary progression As Kinsbrook's offerings grow (wellness, accommodation, classes, experiences) these will be added to your benefits list.
We are currently open for applications and we would love to start an initial conversation. The steps of interview will be four phases.

-Phonecall

-Face to Face meeting

-Trial shift

-Job offer

Please send a CV and Cover letter if you're interested in the position!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

Pulborough RH20: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Chef: 3 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person