Sous chef
26K plus bonus
We are looking for a talented and passionate sous chef to join our kitchen team.

The candidates should:
- experience in a similar role in a busy pub kitchen.
- Have a passion for seasonal food and produce.
- Possess a positive attitude and good communication skills.
- Have very good knowledge of kitchen hygiene and food preparation.

We are an established pub group and we really care for our staff. We provide:

- Online and on-site training and development.
- Competitive rates of pay, share of service charge on top of hourly wage.
- 50% Staff discount on food and 25% staff discount on drink in all our pubs.
- Good shift patterns
- Meals on shift
- The opportunity to progress within the business.
- Huge staff party every January
- ‘Thank you’ vouchers for those who do an outstanding job!

Please apply if you are interested, we look forward to hearing from you!

Works alongside head chef to manage daily kitchen activities, including overseeing staff, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, and monitoring ordering and stocking. Provides meal quality and consistency by following designated recipes.
Sous Chef Job Duties:

Leads kitchen team in chef's absence
Provides guidance to junior kitchen staff members, including, but not limited, to line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating.
Oversees and organizes kitchen stock and ingredients.
Ensures a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verifies all food products are properly dated and organized for quality assurance.
Keeps cooking stations stocked, especially before and during prime operation hours.
Hires and trains new kitchen employees to restaurant and kitchen standards.
Manages food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimises waste, plus works with existing systems to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concerns.
Supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards.
Works with head chef to maintain kitchen organization, staff ability, and training opportunities.
Verifies that food storage units all meet standards and are consistently well-managed.
Assists head chef with menu creation
Coordinates with restaurant management team on supply ordering, budget, and kitchen efficiency and staffing.