Senior Sous Chef

Le Strange Arms; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Head Chef career path

Staff rewards

Flexible hours

Tips with Wagestream

Staff discounts

Job summary

The Old Bridge is seeking a talented Senior Sous Chef to join our kitchen team, with a clear path toward Head Chef. Based at The Old Bridge in Chestnut group operations, you’ll work closely with the Head Chef, take real responsibility from day one, and be mentored to lead your own kitchen in time.

We offer a launchpad to Head Chef, with incentives, flexible hours, and tips on top of competitive pay; join a supportive team focused on local, fresh food and culinary creativity.

Qualifications

• Ensure every dish meets our high standards for taste, presentation and consistency.
• Be confident across kitchen operations — inventory management, cost control, and health and safety compliance.
• Work closely with the Head Chef to build a positive, motivated team, developing colleagues to perform at their best — and developing yourself towards Head Chef readiness along the way.

Skills

Inventory management

Cost control

Health and safety

Team leadership

Mentoring toward Head Chef

Job description

Senior Sous Chef — The Old Bridge

Your next step towards Head Chef.

The Old Bridge is looking for a talented Senior Sous Chef to join our kitchen team — and for the right person, this role is a genuine stepping stone towards a Head Chef position. At Chestnut, we pride ourselves on fresh, locally sourced food and real culinary creativity. Working closely with our Head Chef, you'll take on real responsibility from day one, with the mentorship and opportunity to grow into leading a kitchen of your own.

Job Requirements

• Ensure every dish meets our high standards for taste, presentation and consistency.


• Be confident across kitchen operations — inventory management, cost control, and health and safety compliance.


• Work closely with the Head Chef to build a positive, motivated team, developing colleagues to perform at their best — and developing yourself towards Head Chef readiness along the way.

A Clear Path Forward

This isn't just a Senior Sous Chef role — it's a launchpad. You'll work side by side with our Head Chef, learning every part of running a kitchen: menu development, supplier relationships, P&L, and team leadership. For the right person with drive and ambition, this is where your Head Chef career starts.

Why Join Us?

• Progression: A genuine, supported route into a Head Chef role — we invest in developing our senior chefs to lead their own kitchens.


• Incentives: Team and individual rewards for your hard work and dedication, including staff days out and trips abroad.


• Flexible Hours: A schedule that supports a proper work-life balance.


• Tips: Earn tips on top of your competitive hourly pay, with real-time tracking via Wagestream.

Perks of Working with Us

• Part of a friendly, supportive team, with the chance to connect with staff across other Chestnut properties.


• Additional tips on top of competitive hourly pay.


• Real opportunities for growth and development across hospitality careers — including your path to Head Chef.


• A vibrant, community-focused work environment.


• Food and room discounts with friends.


• Access to the Chestnut Hub — hundreds of high street discounts.


• High-quality, fresh staff food included.


• Industry-accredited, nationally recognised qualifications.


• Employee reward and recognition prizes.


• Referral scheme — earn up to £1,500 per referral.

Who Are Chestnut?

Based across East Anglia, we're a growing group of stunning pubs with rooms and bottle shops. Proud yet humble, we always strive to do right by our people — which is why we build real careers, not just jobs, and offer flexible hours to fit around your life.

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