Ambitious Sous Chef — Lead, Create & Grow in a Pub Kitchen

Craft Locals - The Grand Junction Arms; Bulbourne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off food

20% off drinks

28 days holiday

Staff discount

Team socials

Job summary

Craft Locals - The Grand Junction Arms is seeking a Sous Chef in Bulbourne, near Tring, to lead the kitchen when the Head Chef is away and to mentor junior cooks. The role offers progression toward running a kitchen, with a menu focused on fresh, seasonal pub fare made from local produce.

You'll shape daily specials, manage stock and margins, and help maintain HACCP and food safety. The position includes a share of card tips and a clear path to Head Chef as you grow with the group.

Qualifications

• Experience in fresh-food pubs or restaurants at Sous level or strong Junior Sous ready to step up.
• A creative chef with good organisation and planning skills
• Skilled in costing dishes and managing margins
• Knowledgeable and trained in HACCP and food safety
• A leader with a positive attitude who motivates the team
• Ambitious and eager to progress to Head Chef in the future

Responsibilities

• Leading the kitchen team in the absence of the Head Chef
• Guiding, supporting and training junior chefs
• Assisting in menu development and creating specials
• Managing stock, ordering and food margins effectively
• Maintaining HACCP and all food safety compliance
• Helping to manage labour costs and kitchen financial performance

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Junior chef training

Menu development

HACCP knowledge

Labour cost management

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MarketMan

Harri

S4Labour

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FoodAlert

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Tools

AllGravy

MarketMan

Harri

S4Labour

Lightspeed

Trail

FoodAlert

SevenRooms

Job description

Craft Locals - The Grand Junction Arms is seeking a Sous Chef in Bulbourne, near Tring, to lead the kitchen when the Head Chef is away and to mentor junior cooks. The role offers progression toward running a kitchen, with a menu focused on fresh, seasonal pub fare made from local produce.

You'll shape daily specials, manage stock and margins, and help maintain HACCP and food safety. The position includes a share of card tips and a clear path to Head Chef as you grow with the group.