This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef — or a Senior Chef de Partie ready to step up — who enjoys high‑volume service without compromising standards. You’ll join an established brigade within a structured, professional and recently refurbished kitchen, offering long‑term stability, development opportunities and exposure to a diverse hospitality operation.
Why join Ribby Hall Village?
We know chefs look for more than just a job. At Ribby Hall Village, we offer:
- Industry exceeding salary - £40,000 per annum.
- Paid tips.
- Structured training and development.
- Progression opportunities within a multi‑venue, year‑round operation.
- Varied, flexible shift patterns across breakfast, lunch and dinner services.
- High standards, high volumes – but within a supportive, professional kitchen culture.
The role
As Sous Chef at The Hive, you’ll work closely with the Head Chef to support the day‑to‑day operation of a busy kitchen, ensuring smooth service, motivated teams and consistently high food standards.
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting the Head Chef in all aspects of kitchen management
- Leading the brigade during service and in the Head Chef’s absence
- Delivering high‑quality, well‑presented food in a high‑volume, family‑focused venue
- Training, mentoring and developing junior chefs
- Maintaining food safety, allergen compliance and Safer Food Better Business standards
- Supporting stock control, cost awareness and efficient kitchen organisation
- This role is ideal for a chef who wants genuine responsibility, development and a clear progression path.
About you
You will be:
- Experienced as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous or Senior Chef de Partie in a high‑volume or structured kitchen
- Strong all‑round knowledge across kitchen sections
- Calm, organised and confident running busy services
- Passionate about food quality, presentation and consistency
- A positive, hands‑on leader who supports and motivates their team
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail
Salary & hours
- £40,000 per annum + tips
- 45 hours per week, full‑time
- Flexibility required to cover evenings and weekends
- No live‑in accommodation available
Employee Benefits:
Our dedicated employees benefit from a comprehensive package of rewards and benefits*, including:
- Complimentary Health Club Membership (following a qualifying period) and discounted Membership for partners
- Complimentary Annual Health Check
- Free annual Aqua Thermal Journey
- Four Health Club family day passes per year for friends and family
- 35% discount at all Ribby Hall Village eateries
- 35% discount off The Spa’s Aqua Thermal Journey and Treatments
- Staff Card Loyalty Points
- Preferential rates for self-catering accommodation
- 10% discount on Ribby Hall Village Nursery costs
- Access to a variety of health and wellbeing schemes, including Medicash membership
- Personal uniform
- Automatic enrolment pension scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee long service rewards
- Reward and recognition scheme
- Employee Referral Programme
- Annual Employee Celebration
- Based in over 130 acres of beautiful countryside
*subject to terms and conditions
This position will close when applicant numbers permit.
We welcome applications from everyone regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability
