Senior Sous Chef - Sponsorship Available

Brunning & Price; Rugeley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector invites experienced individuals for the role of Senior Sous Chef at The Red Lion. This position encompasses kitchen leadership, collaboration with the Head Chef, and the opportunity to create exceptional dining experiences. Join a growing family of pubs and enjoy a wealth of benefits, including a competitive salary and career development programs.

Benefits

Free meals on shift

30% discount for friends and family

NEST pension plan

Life assurance

Referral bonus

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Previous experience at sous, senior sous or kitchen manager level is essential.
• Positive attitude and ability to engage team and customers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Head Chef and lead kitchen operations.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and service.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Leadership

Team Management

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22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Are you passionate about creating culinary masterpieces?As aSenior Sous ChefatThe Red Lion, 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, andmaintaininghigh standardsof food quality, presentation, and service.

We are able to offer sponsorship on a Skilled Worker visa for this role. So if you are an existing Senior Sous Chef with experience in a UK kitchen looking for a new challenge, this could be the opportunityfor you!

And there’s plenty in it for you!

Your Bread and Butter

• Basic up to £35,000, plus tronc (that’s your card tips that are paid into your bank).
• Paid overtime.
• Great cash tips.
• Full support with transfer of your Skilled Worker visa should you need it.

The Extras

• We know you work hard so we feed you well - free meals on shift, choose from the menu!
• 30% discount for you, your friends and family across B&P and our group including wagamama.
• It’s never too early to start saving for the future with a NEST pension.
• Protection for your family with life assurance.
• Great discounts via Perks on Tapsaving you money on everyday purchases and more.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• £1,000 referral bonus for introducing new Managers or Chefsto the company.
• Wagestream - use flexiblepay to choose when to get paid.

Your Wellbeing – it’s important to us!

• Free 24-hour confidential legal and information helpline for you and your family.
• Bespoke wellbeing support offering free counselling for all crew.
• Access to health checks and virtual GP appointments.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Plenty of social get togethers – it’s not all work and no play.
• Recognition platform with regular thankyous.

We want you to grow with us!

• Superb internal and external development programmes to support your progress.
• Earn while you learn - we partner with national training provider HIT to support our work-based Level 4 Senior Culinary Chef apprenticeships.
• Advanced Leadership Skills course enhancing self-awareness and soft skills.
• We encourage movement between our pubs so you can have a long-term career with B&P.

About you...

Previous experience in catering and hospitality in a restaurant, gastro pub or hotel atsous, senior sous or kitchen manager level is essential, as well as a positive attitude. Working alongside the Head Chef you’ll be responsible for running the kitchen, driving the food culture and keeping your team and our customers engaged with exciting new dishes.

About Brunning and Price...

• A family of 79 pubs and still growing!
• A company with heart, where individuality, personality and diversity are encouraged.
• A company committed to reducing our carbon footprint, working sustainably and supporting our local communities.
• @brunningandpricecareers #bandplife

Are you ready to be part of a family where you can genuinely make a difference to your pub? Then make your next career move something special and apply now!