Junior Sous Chef - Live In

Acorn Pubs; Ascot; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Staff discounts 30% across pubs

Nest pension

Life assurance

Perks on Tap

Cycle to work

£1,000 referral bonus

Wagestream

Job summary

The Royal Foresters in Ascot, part of Acorn Pubs, is hiring a Junior Sous Chef to join our kitchen and contribute to creating culinary masterpieces. You will work closely with the Head Chef, lead kitchen operations, and ensure high standards of food quality, presentation and service in a fast-paced pub environment.

With refurbishment and a strong sales footprint, this role offers great tips and benefits, including free meals on shift, staff discounts across our pubs, and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering and hospitality at junior sous or kitchen manager level.
• Ability to run the kitchen alongside the Head Chef and drive the food culture.
• Positive attitude and willingness to grow in a fast-paced pub environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in running the kitchen in partnership with the Head Chef.
• Lead kitchen operations and maintain high standards of quality, presentation and service.
• Contribute to developing and introducing new dishes to engage guests.

Skills

Culinary proficiency

Team leadership

Food safety

Head Chef collaboration

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Are you passionate about creating culinary masterpieces? As a Junior Sous Chef at Royal Foresters, 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.

The Royal Foresters, Ascot is one of Acorn Pubs' most prestigious venues and has recently benefited from a £1 million refurbishment, creating an exceptional environment for both guests and team members alike.

With £100,000+ in weekly sales, 24 guest bedrooms, and a reputation for delivering high-quality food and hospitality, The Royal Foresters offers chefs the opportunity to work in a fast-paced kitchen where no two days are the same. From busy weekend services to the incredible atmosphere and demand of Royal Ascot Week, this is a kitchen that will challenge and develop you.

And there’s plenty in it for you!

Our Offer

Basic up to £33k, plus tronc (that’s your card tips that are paid into your bank).

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 Acorn Pubs, Brunning & Price and our group including wagamama and selected airport pubs and restaurants.
• 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.
• Wagestream - 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 us.

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 Acorn Pubs...

• A collection of 10 pubs, 6 of which have bedrooms.
• Our wider company, Brunning and Price, includes 79 pubs across the country.
• 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