Sous Chef

High Street; England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning pub group in the UK seeks a Front of Sous Chef to lead their kitchen team. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of Sous Chef experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a passion for food. You will support the Head Chef, manage staff rosters, and maintain high hygiene standards. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £35,000 per year, flexible shifts, and a range of perks including staff discounts and training programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Free meal on shift

Flexible shifts

Discounts on meals and hotel stays

Award-winning training

Wage streaming service

Service awards and birthday gift

Refer-a-friend incentives

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience as a Sous/junior Sous chef.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Strong leadership ability to train and develop junior chefs.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and management.
• Manage staff rosters and allocation of work.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and presentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Culinary skills

Presentation skills

Job description

We’re on the lookout for an energetic, hands‑on Front of Sous Chef to join our fantastic team

If you thrive in a fast‑paced, people‑focused environment, love creating unforgettable guest experiences, and want to grow your career with an award‑winning company, then this could be your next big move.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary: Up to £35,000 per year, plus Tronc
• Free meal on shift – fuel your day with delicious food from our kitchen
• Flexible shifts & enhanced holiday – work‑life balance matters here
• Up to 50% off meals when dining with up to 6 guests
• 33% off hotel stays across our collection
• Award‑winning training with a clear pathway to General Manager
• Wage streaming service – access your pay when you need it
• Salary Extras Portal – discounts at Asda, Aldi, B&Q, H&M, Clarks, Tesco & more, plus Cycle2Work scheme
• Service Awards & Birthday Gift – because you matter
• £1000 refer‑a‑friend & chef recruitment incentives

Sous chef Requirements:

• Be a strong Leader, with the ability to train, Coach and develop junior chefs
• At least 1 year experience as a Sous/junior Sous chef
• Great communication skills
• Right to Work in the UK
• Excellent culinary and presentation skills

Sous Chef Responsibilities:

• To work and support the Head Chef and management
• Experience working within company defined menus and recipes
• Manage staff rosters and allocation of work detailsBe able to fulfil training and growth of the team
• Be able to food order, stock control and correct storage of food stocks
• A Genuine desire to provide high quality food and service
• Maintain and manage the required high operational and personal standard of hygiene and presentation within the team at all times.
• Comply with all Food safety, fire, Health and safety, licensing and employment laws

We are looking for great people to join us

Our company is big enough to support you but small enough to care about your individual needs. We are a friendly, hands‑on team who have a passion for running great pubs. We are always on the lookout for like‑minded people who have the desire to work and grow with us.

About Us

We believe our people are the heart of our success. We’re passionate about great food, quality drinks, and warm hospitality – all delivered in beautiful settings.

We don’t just hire great people – we invest in them. That’s why we offer:

• Award‑winning online training academy – learn anytime, anywhere
• Hands‑on supplier experiences – from craft brewery tours to farm visits
• Career progression & apprenticeships – we help you grow

About You

You’re the kind of person who:

• Brings passion for great food, drink, and service
• Obsessed with food, flavour, and presentation.
• Organised, focused, and always raising the bar.
• Hands‑on, sleeves‑up, lead‑by‑example attitude.
• Flexible for evenings, weekends, and busy periods.

It’s an exciting time to join us!

We are growing, and we want you to grow with us and be part of our success. We’ve been busy investing in our business and we are seeing some great results. So, we want to continue to grow our pub family and we are looking to recruit passionate people into our team.