Pub Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen & Menu Craft

The Inn Collection Group; Ripon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday paid holiday

Lead-Inn development program

Paid breaks

50% food discount

Job summary

The Ripon Inn, part of The Inn Collection Group, seeks a skilled Sous Chef to lead lines and celebrate fresh, local ingredients in an elegant Edwardian setting. You will work with the Head Chef to maintain high standards, mentor a growing kitchen team, and contribute to menu development and costing to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced kitchens, manage stock and ordering, ensure cleanliness and safety, and foster collaboration with front-of-house and

Qualifications

• As Sous Chef, you will support Head Chef and maintain high culinary standards.
• Experience in fast-paced kitchen environments is essential.
• Strong focus on quality, consistency and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team and oversee daily service.
• Collaborate with Head Chef on menu development and costing.
• Manage stock, ordering from suppliers, and kitchen cleanliness.
• Ensure health and safety standards are consistently met.

Skills

Time management

Team leadership

Food safety

Communication

Education

Chef apprenticeship or equivalent training

Job description

The Ripon Inn, part of The Inn Collection Group, seeks a skilled Sous Chef to lead lines and celebrate fresh, local ingredients in an elegant Edwardian setting. You will work with the Head Chef to maintain high standards, mentor a growing kitchen team, and contribute to menu development and costing to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced kitchens, manage stock and ordering, ensure cleanliness and safety, and foster collaboration with front-of-house and