Junior Sous Chef

About Us A growing gastro pub focused on fresh, seasonal, locally sourced food.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a passionate and motivated Junior Sous Chef to join our kitchen team and support the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen. Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, you’ll help prepare and deliver high-quality dishes, maintain excellent food standards and ensure the kitchen runs efficiently during service. You’ll be hands-on in all areas of the kitchen, helping with food preparation, stock control and keeping everything clean, organised and ready for service.

We’re looking for someone who has experience working in a professional kitchen, takes pride in their work and has a genuine passion for food. You’ll need to be organised, reliable and able to work well as part of a team in a busy environment. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills, take on more responsibility and progress within the kitchen, while helping to maintain high standards and deliver a great experience for our customers.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience working in a professional kitchen, ideally at Chef de Partie level or similar.
• A genuine passion for food, cooking and delivering consistently high-quality dishes.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Good organisational skills, attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards.
• A team player who is keen to learn, develop their skills and support other members of the kitchen team.
• You must have your own transport as the village has no public transport links

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen and smooth delivery of service.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes to the required standards, following recipes and portion control guidelines.
• Help supervise and support junior kitchen team members, encouraging teamwork and maintaining a positive working environment.
• Assist with stock control, deliveries, food preparation and minimising food waste.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness, food hygiene, health and safety, and allergen management at all times.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Creative input into menus
• Opportunity to grow with the business
• Supportive, close-knit team
• 4 day working week
• 28 days Annual Leave (20 days & 8 Bank Holidays)
• Equal share of Tips

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £14.00-£16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person