Sous Chef

The Inn Collection Group; Whitby; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra paid holiday on birthday

50% off food at Inns

1/3 off room bookings all year

Job summary

The Inn Collection Group is seeking a Sous Chef for The Stables at Whitby, located in a charming inn set in a 17th-century farmhouse. You will work closely with the Head Chef to ensure exceptional dishes, quality ingredients, and consistent standards across all kitchen areas.

You will lead a talented kitchen team, contribute to menu development and costing, and manage stock and daily operations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a sous chef in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to manage a team and assist with menu costing.
• Strong collaboration with head chef and management.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and maintain high standards of food quality.
• Assist Head Chef with menu planning and costing.
• Manage stock, orders and supplier communication.
• Oversee kitchen cleanliness and safety protocols.
• Support team development and shift leadership.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Menu development

Stock control

Job description

What makes the perfect pub? It’s great ales, delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and the warm welcome from a team that’s at the heart of everything we do.

The Inn Collection Group is a multi-award-winning pubs-with-rooms company, proudly located in some of the most outstanding destinations across the North of England and Wales. At ICG, we deliver exceptional hospitality by living and breathing our core values: warmth, customer-obsessed, accountable, delivering results, and Inn It Together. All with the goal of making people happy through heartfelt hospitality.

How we say thank you!

• Celebrate your birthday with an extra paid holiday.
• Build your future with support from our Lead-Inn development program.
• Take the time you need to rest and recharge; Paid Breaks are on us.
• Enjoy 50% off food at any of our Inns
• Relax with a stay at any of our Inns during January, February, and March for just £1.
• Take advantage of the chance to explore our beautiful locations, with 1/3 off room bookings all year round.
• Experience a spontaneous trip away with £50 on same day bookings
• It’s not just for you—your loved ones can enjoy 15% off bed and breakfast too!
• 24/7 confidential support is always there when you need it with our Employee Assistance Programme
• Tronc (…that’s tips to me and you)
• Contribute to a company that gives back through our Give-inn back scheme
• Join an award-winning team recognised as the Best Pub Employer at the Publican Awards.

Situated where the North York Moors meet the coastline of one of England’s most sought-after seaside destinations, The Stables at Whitby is a charming inn housed in a former 17th-century farmhouse. With its unique courtyard of stables-turned-rooms, it offers stunning views across the tranquil countryside, leading to the moors beyond.

What makes the perfect pub? It’s great ales, delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and the warm welcome from a team that’s at the heart of everything we do.

The Inn Collection Group is a multi-award-winning pubs-with-rooms company, proudly located in some of the most outstanding destinations across the North of England and Wales. At ICG, we deliver exceptional hospitality by living and breathing our core values: warmth, customer-obsessed, accountable, delivering results, and Inn It Together. All with the goal of making people happy through heartfelt hospitality.

How we say thank you!

• Celebrate your birthday with an extra paid holiday.
• Build your future with support from our Lead-Inn development program.
• Take the time you need to rest and recharge; Paid Breaks are on us.
• Enjoy 50% off food at any of our Inns
• Relax with a stay at any of our Inns during January, February, and March for just £1.
• Take advantage of the chance to explore our beautiful locations, with 1/3 off room bookings all year round.
• Experience a spontaneous trip away with £50 on same day bookings
• It’s not just for you—your loved ones can enjoy 15% off bed and breakfast too!
• 24/7 confidential support is always there when you need it with our Employee Assistance Programme
• Tronc (…that’s tips to me and you)
• Contribute to a company that gives back through our Give-inn back scheme
• Join an award-winning team recognised as the Best Pub Employer at the Publican Awards.

Situated where the North York Moors meet the coastline of one of England’s most sought-after seaside destinations, The Stables at Whitby is a charming inn housed in a former 17th-century farmhouse. With its unique courtyard of stables-turned-rooms, it offers stunning views across the tranquil countryside, leading to the moors beyond.

You’ll Fit Right Inn

As Sous Chef, you’ll be at the heart of our kitchen, ensuring every dish showcases the best of fresh, quality ingredients and reflects our high standards. Working closely with the Head Chef, you’ll help maintain consistent excellence across all areas of the kitchen, bringing both skill and creativity to every aspect of the role.

From managing a talented team to contributing to menu development and costing, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the guest experience. You thrive in fast-paced environments, staying calm under pressure while meeting deadlines with efficiency. Your strong interpersonal skills enable you to build great relationships across the kitchen, front-of-house, and management teams, ensuring seamless collaboration.

Beyond cooking, your role will include key operational tasks such as stock control, ordering from nominated suppliers, and overseeing kitchen cleanliness. You’ll take charge in the Head Chef’s absence, confidently managing the team and ensuring smooth daily operations.

If you’re energised by a challenge, passionate about food, and take pride in delivering excellence, you’ll fit right inn...

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