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Pastry/Prep Chef
Salary: £30,000-£33,000 (excluding tips)
Tips: Approx. £800+/month
Hours: 45 hours per week over five days
Location: Knepp Wilding Kitchen, Dial Post, RH13 8PY
The Role
We’re looking for a skilled and detail-focused Pastry / Prep Chef to join Knepp Wilding Kitchen on a permanent basis. This role supports both pastry production and general kitchen preparation, working with outstanding produce from our rewilding estate, on-site butchery and three-acre market garden. It’s an ideal position for a chef who enjoys precision, organisation and working with exceptional, ingredient-led food.
About Knepp
Knepp is a 3,500-acre rewilding estate near Horsham, pioneering nature-led land management. Our kitchen celebrates award-winning beef, venison and pork, alongside seasonal vegetables grown in our three-acre on-site market garden.
We are an ingredient-led, Michelin-listed, high-paced restaurant, focused on the very best sustainable British produce.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and produce desserts, pastries and baked goods to a consistently high standard
- Support dessert service and daily pastry prep
- Assist with general kitchen prep, including vegetables, sauces and garnishes
- Work closely with the senior kitchen team on menu development
- Maintain excellent organisation and mise en place
- Assist with stock control, ordering and waste reduction
- Support events and larger services when required
- Maintain a clean, safe kitchen and uphold 5-star EHO standards
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Pastry Chef, Prep Chef or Chef de Partie
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to prep
- Confident working independently and as part of a team
- Passionate about produce, seasonality and quality
- Positive attitude and clear communication skills
Must hold a full UK driving licence and be able to travel to the site independently
Benefits
- Good work-life balance with largely daytime hours
- Development opportunities within a respected, ingredient-led kitchen
- Summer and Christmas parties
- Coffee & tea on tap
- 50% off in the restaurant, 20% off in the shop
- Supportive and welcoming management team
To apply:
Please send a copy of your CV and a short covering letter to alex@knepp.co.uk, explaining how your experience, qualities and values align with the job description and person specification.
Knepp is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our team as much as we do in our landscape. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles at Knepp.