Ambitious Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen & Path to Head Chef

Yellow Group; Hassocks; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Yellow Group is seeking an experienced Sous Chef for a busy country pub near Hassocks, just outside Brighton. You will work with the Head Chef to deliver locally sourced pub classics and elevated specials, with a strong focus on fresh ingredients and roast specials renowned in the area.

In this role you’ll lead a kitchen team, manage service, and contribute ideas for seasonal menus. The position offers progression toward Head Chef as the business grows and expands its busy operation.

Qualifications

• Experienced Sous Chef with a passion for fresh, seasonal food.
• Food safety and kitchen hygiene standards must be met.
• Proven leadership skills and team mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Run service and support a busy bar, restaurant, and function room.
• Take full charge of the kitchen on Head Chef’s days off; order, prep, and manage the team.
• Contribute ideas to seasonal menus and specials.
• Train and mentor junior chefs as the team grows.
• Oversee food safety, stock control, and day-to-day kitchen organisation.

Skills

Sous Chef Experience

Food Safety

Leadership

Menu Development

Job description

Yellow Group is seeking an experienced Sous Chef for a busy country pub near Hassocks, just outside Brighton. You will work with the Head Chef to deliver locally sourced pub classics and elevated specials, with a strong focus on fresh ingredients and roast specials renowned in the area.

In this role you’ll lead a kitchen team, manage service, and contribute ideas for seasonal menus. The position offers progression toward Head Chef as the business grows and expands its busy operation.