Creative Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen & Menu Development

The Inn Collection Group; Ripon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday paid holiday

Lead-Inn development program

Paid Breaks

50% off food

£1 stays in Jan–Mar

1/3 off room bookings

£50 same-day bookings

15% off bed and breakfast

Employee Assistance Programme

Give-inn back scheme

Best Pub Employer award

Job summary

The Inn Collection Group is expanding its team at The Ripon Inn in Ripon, England. We are seeking a Sous Chef who shares our passion for fresh ingredients, consistent quality, and a collaborative kitchen culture.

You will work closely with the Head Chef to maintain high standards across all dishes while leading a motivated team in a busy pub-with-rooms setting. You\'ll manage kitchen operations, contribute to menu development and costing, oversee stock and hygiene, and step in during the Head

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or Senior CDP in a busy kitchen.
• Able to lead a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong costing, menu development and ordering skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and ensure high standards across all dishes.
• Collaborate with Head Chef on menu development and pricing.
• Manage stock control, ordering from suppliers and hygiene standards.
• Steer the kitchen in Head Chef's absence to ensure smooth daily service.
• Foster excellent teamwork with kitchen, front-of-house and management.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Menu costing

Food safety

Job description

The Inn Collection Group is expanding its team at The Ripon Inn in Ripon, England. We are seeking a Sous Chef who shares our passion for fresh ingredients, consistent quality, and a collaborative kitchen culture.

You will work closely with the Head Chef to maintain high standards across all dishes while leading a motivated team in a busy pub-with-rooms setting. You\'ll manage kitchen operations, contribute to menu development and costing, oversee stock and hygiene, and step in during the Head