Senior Sous Chef

THE BOARS HEAD; Nantwich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Food discount

Development plan

On-shift meals

Employee assistance program

Private healthcare

Awards night

Job summary

The Boars Head, a Parogon pub set in the Cheshire countryside near Nantwich, is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to help lead the kitchen with the Head Chef and GM. You’ll develop the brigade, run the kitchen when the Head Chef is away, and ensure consistent, high-quality pub dishes.

With 32 hours a week, there is a clear path to Head Chef, plus a competitive package including a bonus and service charge. Enjoy guest-focused cooking in a dog-friendly, country setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous or Senior Sous Chef
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• A passion for great food and high standards
• Ambition to progress to Head Chef

Responsibilities

• Running the kitchen day to day and stepping up when the Head Chef is off
• Leading, training and inspiring the brigade
• Delivering our menus consistently, with meticulous attention to detail
• Supporting with ordering, stock, labour and food safety

Job description

Ready for the step before Head Chef? We're on the hunt for an awesome Senior Sous Chef to help us take off at The Boars Head!

The Boars Head is a country gastropub tucked away in the Cheshire countryside near Nantwich – open log fires, a dog-friendly beer garden and the kind of welcome that keeps guests coming back. Our kitchen serves hearty pub classics made with fresh ingredients and plenty of care – like our Chicken, Gammon & Leek Pie and Sunday roasts every week.

What we offer

• Up to £14.50 per hour (Approx. £1,860 every 4-weeks or £24,130 pa)
• Bonus of up to £2,000 a year – based on KPIs that are achievable and impactful
• Shared Service charge (Avg. £4,990 pa)
• Total Potential Package = £31,120 per year
• Part time – 32 hours a week: solid, regular hours with a better work-life balance
• A clear path to Head Chef

The role

As a vital piece of our kitchen leadership team, you'll work closely with your Head Chef and General Manager – running the kitchen when your Head Chef is off, developing the brigade and delivering food that keeps our guests coming back for more.

What you’ll be doing

• Running the kitchen day to day and stepping up when the Head Chef is off
• Leading, training and inspiring the brigade
• Delivering our menus consistently, with meticulous attention to detail
• Supporting with ordering, stock, labour and food safety

What we’re looking for

• Experience as a Sous or Senior Sous Chef
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• A passion for great food and high standards
• Ambition to progress to Head Chef

About Parogon

Parogon was founded by a group of local friends with a passion for hospitality, and we now have restaurants across Staffordshire, Cheshire and Shropshire. We're recognised as one of the top 20 hospitality companies and one of the top 100 large companies to work for in the UK – and we have a proven track record of progressing our people from within.

The Good Stuff

• 50% discount off your food when dining at any of our restaurants
• A personalised development plan to support your aspirations
• Food on shift served exactly the same way we serve our guests
• 24hr access to a dedicated and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Vitality Private Healthcare
• Social events throughout the year, culminating in our Annual Awards Night!

Our mission

to bring joy to our guests through fantastic food and drink, excellent service and passionate people.

At Parogon we are committed to inclusivity, embracing individuals of all ages, genders, identities, races, sexual orientations and ethnicities. We foster an environment where everyone, from diverse backgrounds, can find happiness at work.