Junior Sous Chef

Linwood Collection; Newbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off food

Free staff meals

Long-service rewards

Discounted stays across properties

Private hire discounts

Wellbeing support

Retail discounts

Culinary training

Team socials

Job summary

The Hare and Hounds in Speen part of the Linwood Collection is seeking a passionate Junior Sous Chef to help lead sections, work with seasonal ingredients, and support the brigade alongside the Head and Sous Chefs.

Join a busy village pub team where you can grow your skills, develop leadership abilities, and contribute to consistently high standards of food quality and service in a welcoming, supportive kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a strong CDP or existing Junior Sous Chef.
• Passion for seasonal cooking and quality ingredients.
• Confidence running a section during busy services.
• Leadership skills and ability to support junior chefs.
• Strong organisation and efficiency in prep and service.
• A collaborative, positive approach to teamwork.
• Commitment to consistency in taste, presentation and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Run sections confidently, leading prep and service with precision.
• Support senior chefs and help oversee the brigade during busy services.
• Maintain high prep standards and ensure your section is service-ready.
• Assist with stock management, ordering, rotation, and waste reduction.
• Uphold excellent hygiene and safety standards.
• Train and support junior team members, helping them grow in confidence and skill.
• Contribute ideas for specials and menu development.

Job description

Junior Sous Chef – The Hare and Hounds, Speen

Are you an ambitious chef ready to take the next step in your career, supporting a talented brigade and working with fresh, seasonal ingredients?

At The Hare and Hounds in Speen, we’re looking for a passionate, driven Junior Sous Chef to help deliver exceptional food in our busy, much‑loved village pub.

As Junior Sous Chef, you’ll work closely with our Sous and Head Chef, take responsibility for sections during service, and help guide junior members of the team — all while continuing to develop your skills in a supportive, creative kitchen environment.

Why Join The Hare and Hounds?

We’re a vibrant country pub with a reputation for warm hospitality, quality food, and a welcoming atmosphere. When you join us, you’ll enjoy:

• 50% off food and soft drinks across our pubs and inns
• Free staff meals on shift
• Long‑service rewards, including enhanced holiday options and private healthcare access
• Discounted stays across our collection of boutique countryside properties
• Private hire discounts for your own celebrations
• Wellbeing support, including financial, legal, and mental‑health guidance
• Retail discounts with popular high‑street brands
• Culinary training and apprenticeships, offering a clear path to progressing into a Sous Chef role
• Team socials and enrichment days to build strong, supportive teams

What You Bring

We’re looking for a chef with both skill and ambition — someone eager to learn, lead, and grow.

• Experience as a strong CDP or existing Junior Sous Chef
• Passion for seasonal cooking and working with quality ingredients
• Confidence running a section during busy services
• Leadership skills and the ability to support junior chefs
• Strong organisation and efficiency in prep and service
• A collaborative, positive approach to teamwork
• Commitment to consistency in taste, presentation, and food safety

What You’ll Do

As Junior Sous Chef at The Hare and Hounds, you’ll play a key role in delivering quality and consistency:

• Run sections confidently, leading prep and service with precision
• Support senior chefs and help oversee the brigade during busy services
• Maintain high prep standards and ensure your section is service‑ready
• Assist with stock management, ordering, rotation, and waste reduction
• Uphold excellent hygiene and safety standards
• Train and support junior team members, helping them grow in confidence and skill
• Contribute ideas for specials and menu development

If you’re ready to grow your career in a supportive, creative kitchen, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Everyone is welcome.