Join the Award-Winning Team at Forage Farm Shop & Kitchen

Top 50 Best Sunday Lunches in the UK | Fresh, Local, Seasonal Food

We’re Forage Farm Shop & Kitchen — a vibrant, fast-growing restaurant set on the beautiful Penllyn Estate. Our commitment to seasonal, locally sourced ingredients has earned us national recognition, and we’re looking for a talented Sous Chef to support our Head Chef and lead our dynamic kitchen team.

Why Join Forage?

Largely daytime shifts.
Work in one of the UK’s Top 50 Sunday Lunch destinations
Enjoy 20% staff discount in our farm shop & kitchen
Sociable hours – open daily for breakfast & lunch, with dinner service only on Friday and Saturday once a month.
Creative input on seasonal menus using fresh, estate-reared and local produce
Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team with real opportunity to grow
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The Role:

As Sous Chef, you’ll be the right hand to our Head Chef — helping manage daily operations, motivating the team, and maintaining our high standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene. You’ll lead by example and help shape our evolving menus, ensuring every dish delivers the Forage experience our guests expect.

Key Responsibilities:

Report to the Head Chef as one of his senior assistants
Oversee kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef
Lead and motivate kitchen staff, ensuring smooth service across all shifts
Ensure consistent quality and presentation of dishes
Maintain high levels of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety compliance
Collaborate on menu planning and seasonal dish development
Train and mentor junior chefs and kitchen team members
Assist the head chef with any administrative tasks, such as, but not limited to: stock control, building rotas, managing costs.

About You:

Proven experience as a Sous Chef or strong CDP ready to step up
Passionate about local, seasonal cooking
Confident in a fast-paced kitchen with high standards
Strong communication and leadership skills
Reliable, proactive, and a positive team player
Available for weekend shifts and evening service (Fri/Sat only)

Sound Like You?

This is a rare chance to join a growing business that cares deeply about quality, sustainability, and its people. If you're looking for your next challenge in a kitchen where fresh food, great teamwork, and passion come first — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now via Indeed or email us your CV and a short cover letter.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount
On-site parking
Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

Cowbridge CF71 7FF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Chef: 4 years (required)

Language:

Fluent English (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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