Sous Chef at BaxterStorey Ireland Ltd

Cwmbrân, Wales, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Aug, 26

Salary

32000.0

Posted On

22 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Kitchen Management, Team Leadership, Event Catering, Wedding Catering, Stock Control, Menu Development, HACCP Compliance, Food Safety, Financial Awareness, Staff Mentoring, Allergen Control, High-Volume Catering

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Company Description 🌱 Be Part of Something Exciting Sous Chef – Greenmeadow Community Farm 📍 Greenforge Way, Cwmbran, Torfaen, NP44 5AJ 💷 £32,000 per annum + benefits 📅 Now open – established for 8 months 🧑‍🍳 About the Role Greenmeadow Community Farm has now been open for 8 months, and we’re looking for a talented and driven Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in continuing to develop and strengthen our busy, multi-outlet catering operation. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team and play a key role in refining and elevating an already successful food offering within a vibrant, family-focused destination. 🌟 What You’ll Get Competitive salary: £32,000 per annum 28 days holiday per year 3 volunteering days + 3 days grandparent leave 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave Tailored training & development programmes Pension & life insurance Perkbox discounts (retail, travel, cinema & more) Wellbeing hub & Employee Assistance Programme Free meals on shift Free Parking at site Clear pathways for career progression & apprenticeships 🍽️ What You’ll Be Part Of You’ll help deliver a diverse, high-volume food operation across multiple outlets, including: 🛍️ Farmshop (local & artisan produce) ☕ Café restaurant (seasonal, farm-led menu) 🧋 Barista coffee bar 🎠 Family concessions & Playbarn café 💍 Events & hospitality (weddings, schools, seasonal events) ✅ What We’re Looking For We’re seeking someone who brings: Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie Background in high-volume, multi-outlet kitchens Experience with events and wedding catering Passion for fresh, seasonal, sustainable food Strong team leadership and development skills Solid financial awareness (stock control & suppliers) Ability to stay organised and calm under pressure Flexibility to work 5 out of 7 days, including evenings/weekends 🌿 Why Join Greenmeadow? Join an established but growing operation with plenty of opportunity to influence Work in a beautiful, nature-rich environment Be part of a team with a strong community and family focus Help take an already exciting venue to the next level 🚀 Ready to Join the Journey? Apply now and help shape the next phase of the Greenmeadow story. Job Description Key Responsibilities – Sous Chef As Sous Chef, you’ll play a vital role in launching and supporting the leadership of a vibrant, multi-outlet kitchen operation at one of the region’s most exciting new destinations. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting the Head Chef in delivering the culinary vision across the Farmshop, Café Restaurant, Barista Coffee Bar, Playbarn Café, Concessions, and Events & Hospitality spaces Supervising and mentoring kitchen staff, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, and hygiene are maintained at all times Managing daily kitchen operations, including food prep, stock rotation, allergen control, and assisting with supplier coordination Working closely with front-of-house and events teams to ensure smooth service for school visits, weddings, seasonal events, and private functions Maintaining consistency and efficiency across a logistically varied site, ensuring timely and high-quality food delivery Upholding food safety and hygiene standards, including compliance with HACCP procedures Contributing to menu development, bringing creativity and seasonal inspiration to the table Driving continuous improvement, offering ideas and feedback to enhance the food offering and kitchen operations Qualifications ✅ What We’re Looking For: Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a high-volume, quality-focused environment A strong background in wedding and event catering—you know how to deliver under pressure and support seamless execution A track record of supporting, training, and motivating kitchen teams to maintain consistently high standards Financial awareness, with experience in food cost control, GP targets, stock management, and supplier coordination Excellent coaching and delegation skills—you lead by example and support the Head Chef in developing the team Highly organised, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure, especially during peak service An empathetic and effective communicator with a collaborative, solution-focused mindset Strong menu execution, planning, and problem-solving abilities Able to work 5 out of 7 days, including weekends and evenings as required by the operation Additional Information For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve. We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of. Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us. Join us, and be part of the food revolution! BaxterStorey Values: ALWAYS VISIONARY We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail. WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people. CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better. FOREVER CONSCIOUS We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities. Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we’d like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds. BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’. Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team. Employment Type: Permanent Hours Per Week: 37.5 Salary: Up to £32,000 Compensation: up to GBP 32001 - yearly

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Responsibilities

Support the Head Chef in managing a multi-outlet catering operation across a farmshop, cafe, and events space. Supervise kitchen staff and ensure high standards of food quality, safety, and hygiene are maintained.