Sous Chef

Brunning & Company; Alderminster CP; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

30% discount for staff and family

Nest pension

Life assurance

Cycle to work

£1,000 referral bonus

Flexible pay option

Job summary

Brunning and Price's The Bell is seeking a motivated Sous Chef to join the kitchen leadership and help shape the future of the team. This role is designed as a stepping stone to higher culinary leadership and offers a supportive environment to grow your career.

You will work closely with the Head Chef to manage kitchen operations, contribute to menu development, and ensure high-quality service with passionate food and guest satisfaction. A competitive package and benefits are on offer.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in catering and hospitality in a restaurant, gastro pub or hotel at junior sous, sous or kitchen manager level is essential.
• Ability to work alongside the Head Chef to run the kitchen and drive the food culture.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen alongside the Head Chef, leading the team to deliver exciting new dishes.
• Drive food culture, quality, and guest engagement through consistent service.
• Oversee daily operations to ensure efficiency, hygiene and stock management.

Skills

Sous Chef

Catering experience

Hospitality knowledge

Job description

Package up to £40,000 including Tronc and Bonus

Job Description

Calling all super star Sous Chefs. Are you ready to fast track your career? Our Sous chefs are our Head Chefs of the future so this is a great time to join us and grow your career at The Bell!

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.


• Annual bonus up to £1500 (OTE)

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.


• Stream - use flexiblepay to choose when to get paid

Your Wellbeing – it’simportant 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 at junior sous, 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.

Are you ready to be part of a family where you can genuinely make a difference to your pub?

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