Junior Sous Chef

The Seaton Lane Inn; Seaham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday paid holiday

50% food discount

Room booking discount

Job summary

The Seaton Lane Inn in Seaham is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the kitchen team, ensuring dishes reflect high standards and freshness. You will work closely with the Sous and Head Chefs to maintain consistency and excellence across all areas of the kitchen.

You will blend hands-on cooking with team support, keeping service smooth, efficient, and calm under pressure. Strong interpersonal skills will help you build relationships across kitchen, front-of-house, and management teams.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to cook to high standards in a busy kitchen.
• Strong interpersonal skills for team collaboration and guest interaction.
• Demonstrated time management to meet service deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support smooth kitchen operations and maintain high standards across all dishes.
• Assist with stock control, supplier orders and ensuring kitchen cleanliness.
• Lead the team when required to ensure seamless service.

Skills

Cooking

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Tools

Stock control systems

Job description

What makes the perfect pub? It’s great ales, delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and the warm welcome from a team that’s at the heart of everything we do.

The Inn Collection Group is a multi-award-winning pubs-with-rooms company, proudly located in some of the most outstanding destinations across the North of England and Wales. At ICG, we deliver exceptional hospitality by living and breathing our core values: warmth, customer-obsessed, accountable, delivering results, and Inn It Together. All with the goal of making people happy through heartfelt hospitality.

How we say thank you!

• Celebrate your birthday with an extra paid holiday.
• Build your future with support from our Lead-Inn development program.
• Take the time you need to rest and recharge; Paid Breaks are on us.
• Enjoy 50% off food at any of our Inns
• Relax with a stay at any of our Inns during January, February, and March for just £1.
• Take advantage of the chance to explore our beautiful locations, with 1/3 off room bookings all year round.
• Experience a spontaneous trip away with £50 on same day bookings
• It’s not just for you—your loved ones can enjoy 15% off bed and breakfast too!
• 24/7 confidential support is always there when you need it with our Employee Assistance Programme
• Tronc (…that’s tips to me and you)
• Contribute to a company that gives back through our Give-inn back scheme
• Join an award-winning team recognised as the Best Pub Employer at the Publican Awards.

The Seaton Lane Inn, full of style and quirky charm, is perfectly situated in a spot that attracts both locals and visitors alike. With its inviting atmosphere and comfortable boutique-style accommodation, it’s a great spot to relax, enjoy a drink, and take in the surrounding community and vibrant energy.

You’ll Fit Right Inn

As Junior Sous Chef, you’ll play a key role in supporting the smooth operation of our kitchen, ensuring every dish reflects our high standards and showcases the best of fresh, quality ingredients. Working closely with the Sous Chef and Head Chef, you’ll assist in maintaining consistency and excellence across all areas of the kitchen.

Your role combines hand-on cooking with supporting the team, ensuring service runs smoothly and efficiently. You’ll thrive in fast-paced environments, staying calm under pressure and meeting deadlines with precision. Your strong interpersonal skills will help you build great relationships with colleagues across the kitchen, front-of-house, and management teams.

In addition to cooking, you’ll assist with operational tasks such as stock control, supplier orders, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. You’ll step up to help lead the team when required, contributing to a seamless and enjoyable dining experience for our guests.

If you're passionate, eager to learn, and ready to contribute, we think you'll fit right inn…

In this role, Tele worked across multiple kitchen sections, gaining hands‑on experience and sharpening her culinary abilities. Watch Tele's Video to learn more. https://careers.inncollectiongroup.com/join-inn