Sous Chef

Harri; East Devon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% off food and drink

50% off overnight stays

Retail discount scheme

Training and progression opportunities

Shifts with meal provided (£10 limit)

Job summary

Masons Arms Branscombe in Devon is recruiting a Sous Chef to join our busy kitchen. You will work with a dedicated team to deliver high-quality dishes using locally sourced produce, under the guidance of the Head Chef.

The role emphasises standard procedures, consistency, and seasonal menu adaptation in a picturesque village pub setting. We value organisation, adaptability, and a genuine interest in food, with opportunities for training and progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to stay organised and adaptable under pressure.
• Passion for delivering high-quality food.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen team and ensuring smooth operations.
• Ensure procedures are followed and dish specifications are met; assist in menu adaptation to business needs.

Skills

Well organized

Adaptable

Genuine interest in food

Tools

Stock management systems

Job description

The multi award winning Masons Arms dates back to the 14th-century and resides in one of the South West’s most picturesque villages. Passing beneath its cosy thatched roof, you’ll be working in a characterful pub with comfy rooms. The interior charms with timber frames, low beamed ceilings, and the warmth of a log fire.

Branscombe is an idyllic rural destination that’s surrounded by rolling green hills, with its own beach being a short stroll from the pub.

Are you aversatileSous Chef with experience of working in a fast-paced environment? Join our talented kitchen team and you’ll be working alongside passionate people, with locally sourced produce, to provide high quality food that delights our guests. As Sous Chef, you will support your Head Chef in leading our talented kitchen team while ensuring the correct procedures are followed and specifications for each dish are precisely met. You will utilise the flexibility enabled by our menu writing processes, to help adapt our offer to meet the needs of our business and our guests.

What we offer …

• 30% off food and drink and 50% off overnight stays in our pubs
• Discount scheme across hundreds of retailers
• Great training and opportunities to progress
• Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours (up to the value of £10)
• Family-friendly, flexible working
• Paid time off to volunteer

Our Chefs …

• Are well organised, adaptable, with a genuine interest in food
• Take pride in keeping the kitchen clean, tidy and safe
• Are key to keeping our kitchen running efficiently even at our busiest times
• Are confident users of stock management systems

Additional info

St Austell Brewery is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome requests for flexible working.

Early applications are encouraged as we’ll review applications throughout the recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Please note that we politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. Speculative CVs from recruitment agencies won’t be accepted, nor the fees associated with them.