Sous Chef

Location: Emerson College

Contract Type: Permanent Full Time

Closing Date: 06 April 2026

Salary: £32,000 per annum

Specific Hours: Shifts to include evenings and weekends

Sous Chef

Based in Forest Row, East Sussex

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Job Description

Salary £32,000 per annum

40 Hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Emerson College runs a busy year‐round café and kitchen supporting courses, residential groups, visitors, and events. As Sous Chef, you’ll help produce high‐quality, nutritious meals using biodynamic, organic, seasonal, or locally sourced ingredients, working closely with the Head Chef and Café Manager to ensure all food reflects the College’s values and standards.
You’ll assist with daily service, menu development, and catering for meetings and events while contributing to the smooth running, cleanliness, and sustainability of the kitchen. This is an active, community‐focused role requiring a calm, organised approach.

Evening and weekend work will be required on a rota basis to meet the needs of a busy, year‐round hospitality setting.

Closing date to apply: 6th April

We review applications as they come in and may close the vacancy before deadline.

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