{"id":59713,"date":"2026-04-23T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.desiblitz.com\/jobs\/job\/sous-chef\/"},"modified":"2026-04-24T23:24:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T22:24:31","slug":"sous-chef","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.desiblitz.com\/jobs\/job\/sous-chef\/","title":{"rendered":"Sous Chef"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Sous Chef \/ Senior Chef de Partie<\/strong><br \/>\u00a0<br \/><strong>No Late Nights | Better Work-Life Balance | Godalming, Surrey<\/strong><br \/>\u00a0<br \/>Looking for a role where you can still cook great food &#8211; but without the late nights, split shifts and constant pressure?\u00a0 \u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>At Birchgrove, we\u2019re doing things differently.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>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 &#8211; rather than chasing back-to-back services.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/><strong>Why this role is different<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No late nights<\/li>\n<li>Consistent shifts and better work-life balance<\/li>\n<li>Cooking fresh, seasonal food from scratch<\/li>\n<li>A calm, organised kitchen environment<\/li>\n<li>Time to focus on quality &#8211; not just speed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<br \/>You\u2019ll still be hands-on, leading, cooking and maintaining high standards &#8211; but within a setting that feels more structured, supportive and purposeful.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/><strong>About Birchgrove<\/strong><br \/>\u00a0<br \/>At Birchgrove, we create vibrant communities for people over 65, where food plays a huge part in daily life.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re not cooking for covers &#8211; you\u2019re cooking for residents. That means building relationships, understanding preferences, and creating meals that genuinely matter.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>Pepperpot House in Godalming is a beautiful, modern neighbourhood set in the heart of the Surrey Hills.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/><strong>What you\u2019ll be doing<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supporting the Head Chef in delivering high-quality, fresh meals<\/li>\n<li>Preparing and cooking dishes from scratch<\/li>\n<li>Helping shape seasonal menus and specials<\/li>\n<li>Maintaining high standards in food safety and hygiene<\/li>\n<li>Supporting stock control, waste reduction and kitchen organisation<\/li>\n<li>Leading the kitchen when required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<br \/><strong>What we\u2019re looking for<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience as a Sous Chef or strong Senior Chef de Partie<\/li>\n<li>Passion for fresh, seasonal food<\/li>\n<li>Calm, organised and reliable under pressure<\/li>\n<li>A team player who supports others<\/li>\n<li>Someone who enjoys being part of a community<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<br \/><strong>Why join Birchgrove<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A genuinely supportive, people-first culture<\/li>\n<li>The chance to cook with purpose and make a difference<\/li>\n<li>Real opportunity for development and progression<\/li>\n<li>A stable, well-run kitchen environment<\/li>\n<li>Free meals on shift<\/li>\n<li>Healthcare cashback scheme<\/li>\n<li>Electric car scheme<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<br \/>If you\u2019re 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, we\u2019d love to hear from you. 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