Sous Chef

Come and join us

We’re looking for an ambitious Sous Chef or experienced Junior Sous Chef to join our kitchen team at an award-winning, family-owned village pub and restaurant.

This is a hands-on chef role for someone who enjoys fresh ingredients, seasonal menus, high standards and a supportive kitchen environment.

You’ll work closely with the Head Chef, contribute to menu development and take real responsibility in a quality-focused kitchen.

About the Role

As Sous Chef, you’ll support the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations, food preparation, service standards, staff support, hygiene and stock control.

You’ll also help develop specials, manage costs and margins, reduce waste and bring new ideas to grow the food offer, including events and outdoor dining.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations and service

Prepare and cook high-quality dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients

Maintain consistent food quality, presentation and portion control

Contribute to menu development, daily specials, costing and margin control

Help lead, train and support junior kitchen team members

Maintain excellent food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen organisation

Assist with stock control, ordering, waste reduction and supplier checks

Take charge of the kitchen when the Head Chef is away

Support events, outdoor dining and growth of the food offer

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie ready to step up

Confidence and experience working in a busy pub or restaurant freshly made food kitchen

A passion for fresh ingredients, seasonal cooking and consistent quality

The confidence to take responsibility, lead by example and support the wider team

Organised, reliable and calm under pressure, with strong attention to detail

What We Offer

Competitive salary, plus pension

A share of customer tips, with the potential to add £2,000+ per year

Package includes live-in private one-bedroom flat with living room, bathroom, bedroom and office/store room; all bills paid except Council Tax

Working in a fresh-food kitchen where quality, creativity and consistency matter

Real responsibility and involvement

Hands-on experience across menu development, specials, stock control and margin management

Supportive leadership and room to grow with the business

Apply now if you’re ready to take the next step in your chef career and bring energy, skill and ideas to a quality-focused kitchen.

Pay: £31,000.00-£34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Housing allowance
• On-site parking

Experience:

• relevant kitchen: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person