Sous Chef

WH Pubs Ltd.; Hohenschwangau; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous share of tips

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

The Chaser Inn in Bavaria is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. Working closely with the Head Chef, you will help run daily operations, lead the team through service, and maintain the high standard our guests expect.

This hands-on role offers live-in accommodation and clear opportunities to progress within WH Pubs Ltd. You will oversee food production, food safety, stock management, and collaboration with front of house to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory and team management experience in a hospitality kitchen.
• Strong food production and culinary skills.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities.
• Previous restaurant or pub kitchen experience.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Passion for delivering high quality food and service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Supervise and support the kitchen team, fostering a positive environment.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are strictly followed.
• Prepare and cook dishes to a consistently high standard.
• Manage stock levels and order supplies to maintain optimal inventory.
• Work with front of house to deliver excellent customer service.
• Support the training and development of junior team members.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food production

Food safety

Leadership & communication

Pub/restaurant kitchen

Under pressure

Passion for quality

Job description

Posted 28 July 2026

About the role

We're looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at The Chaser Inn. Working closely with the Head Chef, you'll help run daily kitchen operations, lead the team through service and keep our food to the high standard our guests expect.

This is a hands‑on role in a busy kitchen, with live‑in accommodation available and genuine scope to progress within the company.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure efficiency and quality
• Supervise and support the kitchen team, fostering a positive environment
• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are strictly followed
• Prepare and cook dishes to a consistently high standard
• Manage stock levels and order supplies to maintain optimal inventory
• Work with front of house to deliver excellent customer service
• Support the training and development of junior team members
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen

What we're looking for

• Proven supervisory and team management experience in a hospitality kitchen
• Strong food production and culinary skills
• Knowledge of food safety regulations
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities
• Previous restaurant or pub kitchen experience
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Passion for delivering high quality food and service

What we offer

• Generous share of tips
• Career progression opportunities