Junior Sous Chef

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Staff discount

Nest pension

Life assurance

Perks platform

Cycle to work

Referral bonus

Flexible pay

Job summary

Brunning & Price Limited is seeking a Junior Sous Chef for The Cricketers in Sarratt. You will work closely with the Head Chef to lead kitchen operations, ensure high standards of food quality and presentation, and engage with the team to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

We offer a competitive package with a basic salary up to £32,000, paid overtime, great tips, free meals on shift, employee discounts, a Nest pension, life assurance, and more to support your wellbeing and career growth.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in catering and hospitality at junior sous/sous or kitchen manager level is essential.
• Positive attitude and ability to work alongside Head Chef to drive the food culture.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen alongside the Head Chef and lead the team.
• Drive food quality, presentation, and service standards.
• Contribute to menu development and exciting new dishes.

Skills

Catering experience

Team leadership

Job description

Are you passionate about creating culinary masterpieces?As aJunior Sous ChefatThe Cricketers in Sarratt, 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, andmaintaininghigh standardsof food quality, presentation, and service.

And there's plenty in it for you!

Your Bread and Butter

• Basic up to £32,000plus 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 Tapsaving you money on everyday purchases and more.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• £1,000 referral bonus for introducing new Managers or Chefsto the company.
• Stream - use flexiblepay 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.

About you...

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

Brunning & Price Limited
First Floor, Rake Hall
Rake Lane
Little Stanney
Chester, Cheshire
CH2 4HS