High-Volume Sous Chef | Lead Fresh Kitchen, Live-In

Crafted Pubs; Mole Valley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Discounts on brands

Employee assistance program

Maternity/Paternity policies

Wagestream

Referral bonus up to £1,500

Retail discounts

Job summary

The Watermill, part of Crafted Pubs, is seeking a Sous Chef who thrives in a busy, high-volume kitchen and wants to be part of a team dedicated to fresh, quality food. From dry-aged rib-eye to grill classics, the menu offers excitement and challenge in leadership and service.

You’ll work closely with the Head Chef to lead and develop the kitchen team, ensuring dishes leave the kitchen to the highest standard while managing stock and kitchen costs under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie stepping up.
• Experience in a high-volume kitchen where quality matters.
• Ability to lead and develop a kitchen team while maintaining standards.
• Understanding of stock, GP and kitchen cost control.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef in leading and developing the kitchen team.
• Deliver consistently high-quality dishes during busy services.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, hygiene and safety.
• Help manage stock, ordering, wastage and kitchen costs.
• Coach and develop chefs to build a motivated team.
• Stay calm, organised and hands-on during peak periods.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

High-volume kitchen

Team leadership

Kitchen costs understanding

Organisational skills

Food quality focus

Job description

The Watermill, part of Crafted Pubs, is seeking a Sous Chef who thrives in a busy, high-volume kitchen and wants to be part of a team dedicated to fresh, quality food. From dry-aged rib-eye to grill classics, the menu offers excitement and challenge in leadership and service.

You’ll work closely with the Head Chef to lead and develop the kitchen team, ensuring dishes leave the kitchen to the highest standard while managing stock and kitchen costs under pressure.