Junior Sous Chef — Fast-Paced Pub Kitchen + Great Perks

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

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.