Senior Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen, Creative Menus, Live-In

Acorn Pubs; Greenham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live in available

Free meals on shift

30% discount Acorn Pubs

Nest pension

Life assurance

Tap savings perks

Cycle to work

Referral bonus £1,000

Wagestream - flexible pay

Job summary

Royal Foresters is seeking a Senior Sous Chef in the UK to work closely with the Head Chef, lead kitchen operations, and maintain high standards of food quality and presentation. The role offers a live-in option and strong earning potential with tips and bonus schemes.

You will drive the food culture, manage the kitchen team, and contribute to exciting new dishes while delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering and hospitality at junior sous, sous or kitchen manager level is essential.
• Ability to collaborate with Head Chef to run the kitchen and drive food culture.
• Strong leadership to motivate and engage the team and customers with new dishes.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen in partnership with the Head Chef.
• Lead kitchen operations and maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Keep the team and customers engaged with exciting new dishes.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food quality

Team management

Menu development

Job description

Royal Foresters is seeking a Senior Sous Chef in the UK to work closely with the Head Chef, lead kitchen operations, and maintain high standards of food quality and presentation. The role offers a live-in option and strong earning potential with tips and bonus schemes.

You will drive the food culture, manage the kitchen team, and contribute to exciting new dishes while delivering exceptional dining experiences.