Sous Chef

We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef to join our small, friendly kitchen team at The White Horse Inn, a charming country pub set in the beautiful surroundings of the South Downs.
This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who enjoys working with quality ingredients, creating high-end pub food and being part of a close-knit kitchen team where your ideas and experience genuinely matter.
About the role
You’ll be working as part of a small team of just three chefs, helping to run a compact but well-equipped kitchen producing high-quality food for our guests.
We’re looking for someone who has previous experience working in high-end pubs, restaurants or similar establishments, ideally at Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef level.
You’ll be involved in:

• Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation
• Helping with menu development and bringing your own ideas to the table
• Working with fresh, quality ingredients
• Leading the kitchen when required
• Maintaining excellent hygiene and food safety standards
• Supporting and developing the rest of the small kitchen team

What we offer
We understand that having a good work/life balance is important, especially in hospitality. That’s why we’re happy to offer flexibility with split shifts for the right person.
You’ll also receive:

• 2 half days off every week
• Flexible split shifts where possible
• Share of tips
• Breakfast shift approximately once a week
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• A small, friendly team of three chefs
• A small, well-equipped kitchen with high-end equipment
• The opportunity to have genuine input into the food and menu
• A supportive working environment where your experience and ideas are valued

Location
The pub is situated in Sutton, approximately 8 miles from Arundel train station.
Due to the rural location and shift patterns, a full driving licence and your own transport are essential.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who is:

• An experienced Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef or experienced Chef de Partie ready for the next step
• Confident working in a high-end pub or restaurant environment
• Passionate about cooking and using quality ingredients
• Reliable, organised and able to work well within a small team
• Comfortable taking responsibility and leading the kitchen when required
• Creative and keen to contribute ideas
• Looking for a long-term position within a friendly and supportive team

Job Type: Full-time/part time
Salary: £34k per year
Benefits: Company pension, employee discount, share of tips
Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Message James Walker or Ben Lewis

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person