Senior Sous Chef

Brunning & Price; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join their team. In this role, you will lead kitchen operations, maintain exceptional food standards, and contribute to an engaging culinary experience. You'll work closely with the Head Chef and enjoy a range of employee benefits including a competitive salary, paid overtime, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Free meals on shift

30% discount for staff and family

NEST pension

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Wagestream for flexible pay

Discounted gym membership

£1,000 referral bonus

Free legal and information helpline

Qualifications

• Previous experience in catering and hospitality required at junior sous or sous chef level.
• Ability to drive food culture and engage with customers through new dishes.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen and collaborate with the Head Chef.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team leadership

Positive attitude

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Are you passionate about creating culinary masterpieces?

As a Sous Chef at The Two Brewers, 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.

And there’s plenty in it for you!

Your Bread and Butter

• Basic up to £36k, plus tronc (that’s your card tips paid into your bank).
• Paid overtime.
• 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 B&P and our group including Wagamama.
• 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 Tapsaving 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 thank-yous.

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 B&P.

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 Brunning and Price...

• A family of 79 pubs and still growing!
• 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 #bandplife

Are you ready to be part of a family where you can genuinely make a difference to your pub? Then make your next career move something special and apply now!