Sous Chef

Butcombe Group; Jersey; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-Winning Culture

Healthcare Cover

Team Discounts

Wellbeing Support

Career Growth

Awards Night

Extra Time Off

Birthday Holiday

Job summary

Liberation Pubs & Bars, part of Butcombe Group, is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.

You will lead day-to-day kitchen operations, mentor junior chefs, manage stock and ensure high standards of food quality, presentation and safety across all dishes. Join a celebrated hospitality team with award-winning culture and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to mentor junior staff

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef to run kitchen smoothly, efficiently and safely.
• Support with food preparation, service and day-to-day kitchen management.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency and presentation.
• Coach and mentor chefs within the team, build capability.
• Help manage stock, ordering and kitchen compliance.
• Lead in Head Chef's absence and support wider kitchen team development.
• Foster a positive, collaborative and high-performing kitchen culture.

Skills

Cooking passion

Leadership

Mentoring

Job description

At Liberation Pubs & Bars, part of Butcombe Group, we’re all about great food, great service, and creating moments that people remember. We’re proud of our Channel Islands heritage and the part we’ve played in local communities for over 150 years, and we continue to build on that by creating great places for people to come together.

*Location Description*

We’re looking for aSous Chefwho has a passion for cooking, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in delivering exceptional food. If you’ve got a flair for creating mouth-watering dishes and are ready to take the next step in your culinary career, then we want to hear from you!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Working alongside the Head Chef to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly, efficiently and safely.
• Supporting with food preparation, service and day-to-day kitchen management.
• Maintaining high standards of food quality, consistency and presentation across every dish.
• Coaching and mentoring chefs within the team, sharing knowledge and building capability.
• Helping to manage stock, ordering and kitchen compliance.
• Taking the lead in the Head Chef's absence and supporting the development of the wider kitchen team.
• Playing a key role in creating a positive, collaborative and high-performing kitchen culture.

What's In It For You?

• Award-Winning Culture – Join one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, winners of The Publican Awards Best Pub Employer 501+2026, and recognised nationally for our industry-leading training and development programmes
• Healthcare Cover – Comprehensive healthcare support via Westfield Health
• Benefits Bar – Access discounts, cashback, and perks across major retailers, holidays, groceries, days out, and more.
• Career Growth & Development – From structured training plans to development opportunities across the business, we’ll support you in building a long-term career in hospitality.
• Length of Service Awards: Celebrate milestones with exciting rewards for your dedication.
• Annual Awards Night: Be recognised and celebrated through our annual Bar Raiser Ball awards, dedicated to recognising the incredible work our teams do.
• Extra Time Off – Enjoy an extra day of holiday on your birthday, plus the option to purchase additional holiday throughout the year.
• Team Discounts – Enjoy 30% off across Liberation Pubs & Bars and 50% off food whilst on shift.
• Wellbeing Support – We’re proud ambassadors of The Burnt Chef Project and provide access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing.

Why Join Butcombe Group?

We believe hospitality is at its best when people can be themselves. That’s why we’ve created a culture where everyone belongs, a place where you’re encouraged to just beyou. We work From the Heart, Set the Bar High, Raise the Spirits, and create experiences that genuinely become the Talk of the Town.

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