Sous Chef / Senior Chef de Partie

Sous Chef / Senior Chef de Partie No Late Nights | Better Work-Life Balance | Godalming, Surrey Looking for a role where you can still cook great food – but without the late nights, split shifts and constant pressure? At Birchgrove, were doing things differently. This is a Sous Chef / Senior Chef de Partie role within a calm, well-structured kitchen, where you can focus on quality, consistency and building relationships – rather than chasing back-to-back services. Why this role is different No late nights Consistent shifts and better work-life balance Cooking fresh, seasonal food from scratch A calm, organised kitchen environment Time to focus on quality – not just speed Youll still be hands-on, leading, cooking and maintaining high standards – but within a setting that feels more structured, supportive and purposeful. About Birchgrove At Birchgrove, we create vibrant communities for people over 65, where food plays a huge part in daily life. Youre not cooking for covers – youre cooking for residents. That means building relationships, understanding preferences, and creating meals that genuinely matter. Pepperpot House in Godalming is a beautiful, modern neighbourhood set in the heart of the Surrey Hills. What youll be doing Supporting the Head Chef in delivering high-quality, fresh meals Preparing and cooking dishes from scratch Helping shape seasonal menus and specials Maintaining high standards in food safety and hygiene Supporting stock control, waste reduction and kitchen organisation Leading the kitchen when required What were looking for Experience as a Sous Chef or strong Senior Chef de Partie Passion for fresh, seasonal food Calm, organised and reliable under pressure A team player who supports others Someone who enjoys being part of a community Why join Birchgrove A genuinely supportive, people-first culture The chance to cook with purpose and make a difference Real opportunity for development and progression A stable, well-run kitchen environment Free meals on shift Healthcare cashback scheme Electric car scheme If youre looking for a role where you can step away from the usual hospitality pressures, but still take pride in great food and a well-run kitchen, wed love to hear from you. Please feel free to drop in for a coffee and a chat if you are interested. REF-229 041