Sous Chef at Dartington Trust

Are you a Sous Chef who is passionate about farm to fork looking for your next step? Did you get into catering for the love of good food? Then we have the job for you…. Festivals, events, a pub, a deli, cafés and a college; food is created and shared in many ways across the Trust Estate.

 

We are looking for a unique individual that is innovative and quality-obsessed to join our Head Chef Dan Foster and his team at The White Hart Pub and restaurant. It helps if you are passionate about food, and keen to celebrate the seasons through delicious creative cookery. We are striving to make our kitchens more sustainable and are working hard to reduce our carbon footprint. Working pattern will be a mixture of day and evening shifts.

 

You will need to have a minimum of 4 year experience in a professional kitchen environment, be willing to work as a team and be able to follow recipes accurately. It also helps to have a healthy curiosity about food and an interest in sustainable food supplies.

 

We are here to support your progression, and make sure we give you the tools you need to succeed. As well as this we offer a work environment that is pleasant, welcoming and beneficial for staff; we share duties and cooperative creative responsibilities.

 

The White Hart sits at the heart of the stunning 800 acre Dartington estate, nestled alongside the medieval Great Hall under the bowers of ancient trees, it offers locally-sourced lunches and dinners full of flavour, freshly prepared by our dedicated team of chefs.

 

On the job perks such as free meals whilst on duty, 25% discount on food outlets and retail on the Estate, wellbeing & Support options, as well as joining a friendly supportive team!

 

At Dartington Trust, we want you and your career to flourish, so you will receive a generous holiday allowance of 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time), a pension scheme and company sick pay. You have the opportunity to buy additional annual leave and will have access to well-being services including Occupational Health and an Employee Assistance Programme.

You will have fantastic opportunities for personal growth. We are family-friendly and provide enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption packages and flexible working options. You will be supported and encouraged to live a full life outside of work and your whole family can come and enjoy our award-winning destination with woodland walks, riverside trails, cafés, and restaurants and family-friendly activities, as well as free parking. Enjoy discounts at our Shops at Dartington, Barn Cinema, Gym, and The White Hart. Perks also include special rates for private events, weddings, bed and breakfast, room hire and conference packages.

We believe that big ideas can make the world a better place. So our beautiful estate is home to a community of people who nurture new thinking, encourage learning and debate, and work every day to inspire one another. There are many sides to Dartington and that’s what makes our future so exciting. Come and be part of it.

Dartington Trust is an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics. We encourage applications from all backgrounds.