Senior Sous Chef - Fresh Food Gastro Pub

COREcruitment; Lenham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gastro pub group in Lenham is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and run the kitchen. The role involves designing seasonal menus, leading busy services, and training junior chefs. Candidates should have previous experience working with fresh food and strong leadership skills. This position offers a salary of £32,000 plus tronc, with a clear route to Head Chef and the possibility of live-in accommodation nearby.

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Sous Chef or ready to step up from Sous Chef.
• Essential fresh food experience and strong knowledge of food safety.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in day-to-day activities.
• Run the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Design seasonal menus and lead service during busy shifts.
• Train junior chefs and manage stock and ordering.

Skills

Fresh food experience

Team leadership

Calm under pressure

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Senior Sous Chef – Fresh Food Gastro Pub – Lenham, Kent – live-in available nearby

Our client runs several countryside gastro pubs across Kent and Sussex.Each one focuses on fresh food, local produce and seasonal menus.The kitchens work with nearby farms, fisheries and growers.Guests return for relaxed dining, Sunday roasts, pizzas and dishes that highlight ingredients.You join a business that supports progression and values chefs who care about their food.

About the role

• You support the Head Chef day to day
• You run the kitchen in their absence
• You help design seasonal menus
• You lead service on busy shifts
• You train junior chefs
• You help manage ordering, stock and GP
• Live‑in available at a nearby pub

The offer

• Salary £32,000
• Tronc around £7,000
• Clear route to Head Chef
• Strong support from senior team

Your background

• Senior Sous or Sous ready to step up
• Fresh food experience is essential
• Calm under pressure during busy services
• Confident leading a team
• Strong knowledge of food safety and standards

Apply today.