Senior Sous Chef

Brunning & Price Limited; Sarratt; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family of pubs is seeking a passionate Senior Sous Chef to join their team in Sarratt. This role involves collaborating with the Head Chef and leading kitchen operations to ensure high standards of food quality and service. Candidates should have experience in catering or hospitality at a sous level, along with a positive attitude. Benefits include competitive pay up to £35k and various employee perks including discounts and development opportunities.

Benefits

Basic up to £35k, plus tronc

Paid overtime

Free meals on shift

30% discount for friends and family

NEST pension and life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Health checks and virtual GP appointments

Discounted gym membership

Internal development programmes

Opportunity for career progression

Qualifications

• Previous experience at junior sous, sous, or kitchen manager level is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Head Chef to run the kitchen.
• Lead kitchen operations and maintain high standards.
• Manage the team to engage staff and customers.

Skills

Experience in catering and hospitality

Team management skills

Positive attitude

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about creating culinary masterpieces? As a Senior Sous Chef at The Cricketers, 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Head Chef to run the kitchen and drive the food culture.
• Lead kitchen operations and ensure high standards of food quality, presentation, and service.
• Manage the team to engage both staff and customers with exciting new dishes.

Qualifications

• 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.

About the Employer

Brunning and Price is a family of pubs with a growing footprint and a focus on individuality, diversity and community impact. The group is committed to sustainability and supporting local communities.

Benefits

• Basic up to £35k, plus tronc (card tips paid into your bank).
• Paid overtime.
• Great cash tips.
• Free meals on shift; choose from the menu.
• 30% discount for you, friends and family across Brunning & Price and group including WagAMama.
• NEST pension and life assurance.
• Perks on Tap discounts for everyday purchases and more.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• £1,000 referral bonus for introducing new Managers or Chefs to the company.
• Wagestream - flexible pay option.
• Free 24-hour confidential legal and information helpline; bespoke wellbeing support with free counselling.
• Health checks and virtual GP appointments; discounted gym membership.
• Social events and recognition platform with regular appreciation.
• Internal and external development programmes; opportunities to grow with the group.
• Partnership with HIT to support work-based Level 4 Senior Culinary Chef apprenticeships.
• Advanced Leadership Skills training to enhance self-awareness and soft skills.
• Opportunity to move between pubs for long-term career progression.