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Sous Chef - Glebe House Devon

Glebe House Devon Ltd
Southleigh, Colyton, Devon

Posted: 20 Jan 2025

Deadline: 5 Mar 2025

Compensation: £35,000 per annum plus tips (approx 4k per annum)

Paid

Job description

Come and work at Glebe! We are looking for a passionate Sous Chef to join our small and busy team. This is an opportunity to work in an award-winning guest house and restaurant, and a chance to contribute to the continued growth of our ambitious kitchen and business.

You’ll work closely with our Head Chef, David Knapman, who has honed his craft in some of the world’s best kitchens, most notably The Fat Duck and Maison Lameloise in Burgundy.

At Glebe, our ethos is deeply rooted in Slow Food principles. One of the key focuses of our kitchen is craft cooking. We make everything possible from scratch: young cheeses, cultured butter, yoghurt, sourdough bread, and whole-carcass butchery. We delve deep into pork preservation, producing everything from sausages and bacon, with a particular focus on salumi production.

We’re looking for a talented Sous Chef—or someone ready to step confidently into the role—who wants to take on a leadership position, working closely with us to refine our processes and develop new dishes and menus. You’ll play a key part in shaping our food offering as we grow, including the regularly changing three- and six-course set menus that reflect our connection to the 15-acre farm and surrounding area.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary + tronc (48 hours/week)
• 30 days annual holiday
• An education budget to support your professional growth
• Staff trips: the kitchen team is currently in Lucca in Tuscany to visit vineyards, learn how to make Pecorino in the mountains, and taste olive oil
• The chance to be part of an ambitious, creative team

2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year for us, with the addition of a new two-bedroom cabin and a full calendar of classes, events, and guest experiences. This role offers you the chance to lead and innovate, while also learning and growing alongside an experienced head chef. 

Application information

Please send CV and covering email to kitchen@glebehousedevon.co.uk

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