Senior Sous Chef - The Hinds Head

Salary £54,000 per year (including house and tronc)

Crazy and creative, perfectionist and precise, part Alice in Wonderland, part Wonka emporium, The Fat Duck Group is unlike anywhere else in hospitality.

Workinghere as a Senior Sous Chef will give you the chanceto take a trip down a rabbit holetoexploreevery possibility offered by gastronomy and maybe even a few impossibilities.

That is what makes us different from everyone else.We believein arestaurant experiencethat isplayfulandtheatrical, stirring the imagination and the emotions.(Its notsurprisingone of our dishes is called Like a Kid in a Sweetshop.) We have an incredible team who share our beliefs and get a lotof fun and excitement out of delivering that to the table.

Qualities/Experience we need for our Senior Sous Chef:

Passionate about cooking and pushing boundaries.
Proven experience in fine dining or Michelin-starred kitchens, ideally 58 years, with a background as a Sous Chef.
Strong track record in kitchen management, including training and leading a brigade.
Experience in menu development, cost control, and operational management (stock, ordering, hygiene).
Ability to perform under pressure while maintaining consistent quality and presentation.

Creative and technically skilled, with a passion for culinary excellence.
Organised, proactive, and detail-oriented, capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent leadership and teamwork skills, inspiring and supporting junior staff.
Committed to upholding Michelin-star standards at every service.

Enthusiastic work ethic with integrity.
Exceptional attention to detail, with an eye for perfection.
Professional appearance with excellent communication skills.

About The Fat Duck Group

Founded by world-famous chef Heston Blumenthal, The Fat Duck Group comprises four restaurants that between them hold a total of 7 Michelin Stars.

The Hinds Head in Bray, a Michelin-starred pub offering elevated traditional and historic British dishes, highlighting wonderful local supply and collaborating with local artisans. It is home to an excellent wine list, curated by The Fat Duck, and cocktails developed in house using world class equipment.

The Fat Duck, is located in Bray, Berkshire, England. Established in 1995, it has been held three Michelin stars since 2004, one of only 10 restaurants in the country to hold this accolade. It is also the only restaurant in Britain to have been voted Best Restaurant in the Worlds 50 Best.

The group also has two restaurants inspired by Hestons fascination with historical British gastronomy: the two-Michelin-starred Dinner by Heston Blumenthal in London, and the recently launched Dinner by Heston Blumenthal in Dubai, which gained a Michelin star within six months of opening.

Benefits for our team members:

Company events
Company pension
Meals on duty - Fresh fruit every day.
50% Employee discount at group restaurants
Free parking
Long service bonus
Career growth
Discounted Gym membership
Referral programme
Employee assistance programme
Training and development opportunities - Level 2 food safety, WSET, Barista skills, Stagier opportunities at other establishments

Click apply below to be our new Senior Sous Chef!