Sous Chef

Oakman Inns; Bedford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join The White Hart team as a Junior, Senior, or Sous Chef, where you'll work in a modern kitchen and enjoy exceptional benefits. This role offers a pathway to Head Chef and a chance to create seasonal, Mediterranean-inspired dishes with fresh, sustainable ingredients.

Benefits

Free meal whilst on shift

Up to 50% off meals for you and guests

33% off hotel accommodation

Award-winning training program

Wage streaming service

Cycle2Work scheme and discounts

Service Awards

Birthday Gift

Invitation to company festival

Chef recruitment incentives

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef.
• Passionate about food and maintaining high standards.
• Prepared to support the Head Chef in kitchen management.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in managing the kitchen.
• Lead and develop the kitchen team.
• Assist in creating the specials menu with senior chefs.

Skills

Team Spirit

Passion for Food

High Standards

Job description

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We are looking for Junior, Senior and Sous Chefs to join us at The White Hart in Ampthill.

What’s in it for you?

• £28,000 - £38,000* per annum (depending on job role) plus your share of cash and card tips
• Free meal whilst on shift
• Up to 50% off meals taken off duty for you and up to 6 guests
• 33% off our hotel accommodation
• Award-winning training program with a clear pathway to Head Chef
• Wage streaming service allowing access to your pay when it suits you
• Salary Extras Portal - Access to Cycle2Work scheme and discounts at brands like Asda, Aldi, Q, H&M, Clarks & Tesco
• Service Awards
• A Birthday Gift
• Invitation to Oakfest, our annual company festival!
• Refer a friend and Chef recruitment incentives of up to £1000

About The White Hart:

The White Hart in Ampthill is situated in the north of the Georgian market town. It features a comfortable bar, restaurant, eight boutique-style bedrooms, and a modern, theatre-style kitchen with a Josper Grill and a wood-fire pizza oven. It also has a separate function space called The Stables, with its own bar and guest facilities.

The White Hart serves a seasonal, Mediterranean-inspired menu with weekly specials, crafted from sustainable, quality ingredients. Our meat and poultry come from British farms, eggs are free-range, and fish is responsibly sourced from MSC-approved suppliers.

About The Oakman Group:

Recognized as a leading employer, we are proud to be listed in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work.

We believe success depends on our people. We invest in our employees through online training, hands-on experience, apprenticeship opportunities, and development programs to support career growth.

Our people are central to our success, and we aim to reward this with competitive pay and benefits. We ask that you give your best and uphold the Oakman Group core values.

About You:

• You have experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef and are ready for your next challenge!
• You are passionate about food, maintain high standards, and have a great team spirit
• You are prepared to support the Head Chef in managing the kitchen
• You are willing to lead and develop the team alongside the Head Chef
• You are eager to assist with creating the specials menu with the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef