Sous Chef

The Plymstock Inn, Plymstock

Full-time | Competitive salary | Great team environment

The Plymstock Inn is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Sous Chef to join our kitchen team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented chef who enjoys working in a busy pub environment and wants to play an important role in delivering great, home-cooked food to our customers.

The Role

Working closely with the Head Chef, you will help lead the kitchen team, maintain high standards of food preparation and presentation, and ensure the kitchen runs smoothly during busy services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Preparing and cooking high-quality food to a consistent standard
• Helping to lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team
• Ensuring excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards
• Managing food preparation, stock rotation and portion control
• Assisting with ordering and stock management
• Taking responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence
• Working efficiently during busy services while maintaining quality

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• An experienced chef with a passion for good food
• Confident working in a busy kitchen
• A natural team leader with good communication skills
• Organised, reliable and able to remain calm under pressure
• Knowledgeable about food hygiene and kitchen safety
• Flexible and willing to get stuck in wherever needed

Previous Sous Chef or senior chef experience would be advantageous, but we're also happy to consider an experienced Chef de Partie ready to take the next step in their career.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Full-time position
• Friendly and supportive team
• Opportunity to progress within the business
• Staff discounts across the group
• A varied and rewarding role in a busy local pub

If you're passionate about food, enjoy working as part of a team and are ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: £15.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 30.0 per week

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person