Lead Sous Chef — Refurbished Pub, Path to Head Chef

Sizzling Pubs; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £36k

Tronc bonus up to £5k

Flexible shifts

Meal discounts 33% off

Hotel discounts 33% off

Lifestyle Card discounts

Awards & birthday gift

Refer-a-friend bonus up to £1000

Job summary

The Red Lion in Water End is recruiting a Sous Chef to join Upham Inns’ team after a £400k refurbishment. You will lead service, mentor junior chefs and uphold high standards of flavour, consistency and presentation.

You’ll work closely with the Head Chef and have a clear development path toward Head Chef, with flexible shifts, meal discounts, hotel discounts, and access to a Lifestyle Card with 5,000+ discounts.

Qualifications

• At least one year's experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef.
• Strong cooking and presentation skills.
• Calm, hands-on leadership for a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Lead busy services and ensure each dish meets standards for flavour, consistency and presentation.
• Coach junior chefs on shift and develop their skills.
• Help manage rotas, stock control, and food ordering to run kitchen smoothly.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness and compliance with food safety and regulations.

Skills

Pub cooking

Leadership

Food presentation

Team coaching

Calm under pressure

Job description

The Red Lion in Water End is recruiting a Sous Chef to join Upham Inns’ team after a £400k refurbishment. You will lead service, mentor junior chefs and uphold high standards of flavour, consistency and presentation.

You’ll work closely with the Head Chef and have a clear development path toward Head Chef, with flexible shifts, meal discounts, hotel discounts, and access to a Lifestyle Card with 5,000+ discounts.