Junior Sous Chef

Brunning & Price Limited; Limpsfield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

30% staff discount across BP group

Nest pension

Life assurance

Perks on Tap

Cycle to work

£1,000 referral bonus

Flexible pay with Stream

Job summary

The Haycutter in Oxsted is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join Brunning and Price. You will work closely with the Head Chef to run the kitchen, develop exciting dishes, and drive food culture while delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Experience in hospitality at junior sous or kitchen manager level is essential, with a positive attitude and a passion for high-quality food. Basic up to £32,000 plus tronc and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering and hospitality at junior sous, sous, or kitchen manager level.
• Willingness to lead the kitchen and drive the food culture.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in running the kitchen and delivering high-quality dishes.
• Lead kitchen operations and maintain standards of presentation and service.
• Collaborate with the team to create exciting new dishes.
• Support training and development of junior kitchen staff.

Skills

Menu planning

Team leadership

Food quality

Culinary skills

Communication

Job description

Are you passionate about creating culinary masterpieces? As a Junior Sous Chef at The Haycutter in Oxsted, you will be an integral part of our kitchen team, contributing to the creation of exceptional dining experiences. The role involves collaborating closely with the Head Chef, leading kitchen operations, and maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and service.

Previous experience in catering and hospitality in a restaurant, gastro pub or hotel at junior sous, sous or kitchen manager level is essential, as well as a positive attitude. Working alongside the Head Chef you'll be responsible for running the kitchen, driving the food culture and keeping your team and our customers engaged with exciting new dishes.

About Brunning and Price

A family of 79 pubs and still growing!

A company with heart, where individuality, personality and diversity are encouraged.

A company committed to reducing our carbon footprint, working sustainably and supporting our local communities.

@brunningandpricecareers #bandplife

Basic up to £32,000 plus tronc (that's your card tips that are paid into your bank).

• Paid overtime.
• Great cash tips.

The Extras

• We know you work hard so we feed you well - free meals on shift, choose from the menu!
• 30% discount for you, your friends and family across B&P and our group including wagamama.
• It's never too early to start saving for the future with a NEST pension.
• Protection for your family with life assurance.
• Great discounts via Perks on Tap saving you money on everyday purchases and more.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• £1,000 referral bonus for introducing new Managers or Chefs to the company.
• Stream - use flexible pay to choose when to get paid.

Your Wellbeing - it's important to us!

• Free 24-hour confidential legal and information helpline for you and your family.
• Bespoke wellbeing support offering free counselling for all crew.
• Access to health checks and virtual GP appointments.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Plenty of social get togethers - it's not all work and no play.
• Recognition platform with regular thankyous.

We want you to grow with us!

• Superb internal and external development programmes to support your progress.
• Earn while you learn - we partner with national training provider HIT to support our work-based Level 4 Senior Culinary Chef apprenticeships.
• Advanced Leadership Skills course enhancing self-awareness and soft skills.
• We encourage movement between our pubs so you can have a long-term career with B&P.