Sous Chef

Tellers Arms; Farnham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tronc system

Career progression

Culinary masterclasses

Staff discounts

Overnight stay discounts

Free meals

28 days holiday

Share Save Scheme

Company Pension

Job summary

The Teller’s Arms on Farnham’s Castle Street is seeking a live-out Sous Chef to be the anchor of our premium kitchen. You’ll lead, inspire, and develop a brigade of chefs in a busy, high-volume operation.

You’ll help write and launch seasonal menus, mentor junior team members, and support the Head Chef with kitchen financials, food safety, and stock control. This role offers growth as internal promotions are common.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with fresh, quality ingredients in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Hands-on leader who enjoys training and mentoring junior chefs.
• Able to write and launch innovative menus with seasonal specials.
• Solid understanding of kitchen controls including GP targets, stock, waste and labour.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the kitchen brigade to deliver high standards.
• Collaborate with Head Chef to design and launch menus and specials.
• Assist with GP targets, stock ordering, waste management and labour efficiency.
• Maintain rigorous food safety, hygiene and allergen management.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Mentoring

Menu development

Food safety

Tools

GP targets

Stock ordering

Waste management

Labor efficiency

Job description

Sous Chef - Live Out

Full-Time

Salary: Competitive Salary + Tronc + Great Benefits

About Us

The Teller’s Arms is proudly positioned on Farnham’s vibrant Castle Street. Historically trading as a bank—which inspired our unique name,we have thoughtfully transformed this stunning building into a glorious, design-led premium pub. Featuring 9 boutique bedrooms, a bookable semi-private space, and a breath-taking rooftop terrace, we strive to be the ultimate "go-to" destination in Farnham, delivering everything from casual local pints and hearty Sunday roasts with double-egg Yorkies to seasonal dinner plates crafted from the finest British-sourced ingredients. We run a well kitted out, high-energy kitchen fuelled by fresh food, culinary creativity, and a relentless passion for excellence.

The Role

As ourSous Chef, you will be the anchor of the kitchen and the Head Chef’s trusted second-in-command. You’ll step into a well structured, premium operation where you’ll help lead, inspire, and develop a reliable brigade of chefs.

Whether you’re running a seamless service on a bustling Saturday night, executing seasonal daily specials, mentoring junior team members, or helping manage kitchen financials, your passion for fresh food will be central to everything we do. Crucially, this is a kitchen that values growth: the majority of our Head Chef appointments are made internally, meaning this role is designed to be a direct stepping stone to running your own kitchen.

What We Look For in a Sous Chef

We are looking for an established Senior CDP ready to take the leap, or an experienced Sous Chef with a sharp eye for quality, a calm head under pressure, and a natural flair for fresh, seasonal cookery.

As the successful Sous Chef, you will:

• Have proven experience working with fresh, quality ingredients in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.
• Be an active, hands-on leader who loves training, mentoring, and bringing out the best in junior chefs.
• Work collaboratively with the Head Chef to write, design, and launch innovative menus and daily seasonal specials.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of kitchen management controls—assisting with GP targets, stock ordering, waste management, and labor efficiency.
• Maintain uncompromised standards of food safety, hygiene, and allergen management.
• Bring a proactive, team-focused attitude that bridges the kitchen and front-of-house teams seamlessly.

What We Offer Our Sous Chefs

• Pay & Reward:Competitive salary paid weekly/monthly, supported by a fair tronc system.
• Career Progression:Clear, structured pathways to Head Chef (the majority of our Head Chef roles are filled internally!).
• Skills & Development:Exclusive access to internal Culinary Masterclasses and fully-funded Apprenticeship Schemes to sharpen your craft.
• Discounts:20% discount across all Young’s pubs and a massive 30% discount on overnight stays in our stunning Pubs with Rooms.
• Perks:Free meals on shift, 28 days holiday per year, a Share Save Scheme, and a robust Company Pension Scheme.