Sous Chef

The Inn Collection Group; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-award-winning pub company is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations at their seafront location in Gateshead. You'll ensure high quality and creativity in all dishes, manage a skilled kitchen team, and maintain operational standards. Ideal candidates will thrive in fast-paced environments and have experience in team management. Join us for an opportunity to work in a vibrant and supportive atmosphere that values culinary excellence.

Benefits

Extra paid holiday for your birthday

Support from Lead-Inn development program

Paid breaks

50% off food at any of our Inns

Stay at any of our Inns for £1 during select months

1/3 off room bookings all year round

£50 on same-day bookings

15% off bed and breakfast for loved ones

24/7 confidential support through Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment, ideally as a Sous Chef.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong team management skills in a culinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen team and ensure dish quality.
• Contribute to menu development and costing.
• Oversee stock control and kitchen cleanliness.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

Menu development

Stock control

Job description

About the Role

Join an award-winning team recognised as the Best Pub Employer at the Publican Awards. The Seaburn Inn is perfectly positioned on Sunderland's seafront, offering stunning views of the coastline. Located right on the water's edge, it sits between the vibrant coastal resort of Roker, home to the famous pier, and Whitburn in South Tyneside. With its prime seafront location, The Seaburn Inn is ideally placed to enjoy the beauty and charm of the surrounding area. You'll Fit Right InnAs Sous Chef, you'll be at the heart of our kitchen, ensuring every dish showcases the best of fresh, quality ingredients and reflects our high standards. Working closely with the Head Chef, you'll help maintain consistent excellence across all areas of the kitchen, bringing both skill and creativity to every aspect of the role. From managing a talented team to contributing to menu development and costing, you'll play a vital role in shaping the guest experience. You thrive in fast-paced environments, staying calm under pressure while meeting deadlines with efficiency. Your strong interpersonal skills enable you to build great relationships across the kitchen, front-of-house, and management teams, ensuring seamless collaboration. Beyond cooking, your role will include key operational tasks such as stock control, ordering from nominated suppliers, and overseeing kitchen cleanliness. You'll take charge in the Head Chef's absence, confidently managing the team and ensuring smooth daily operations. If you're energized by a challenge, passionate about food, and take pride in delivering excellence, you'll fit right inn... This role gave Tele the opportunity to collaborate closely with a team. Watch Tele's video to learn more about our Kitchen team member roles Inn Collection | Careers. We welcome applications from Skilled Worker visa holders and can transfer Certificates of Sponsorship.

Job Description

Job DescriptionWhat makes the perfect pub? It's great ales, delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and the warm welcome from a team that's at the heart of everything we do. The Inn Collection Group is a multi-award-winning pubs with rooms company, proudly located in some of the most outstanding destinations across the North of England and Wales. At ICG, we deliver exceptional hospitality by living and breathing our core values of respect, customer focused, warmth, and honesty, all with the goal of Making People Happy. How we say thank you!

Benefits

• Celebrate your birthday with an extra paid holiday.


• Build your future with support from our Lead-Inn development program.


• Take the time you need to rest and recharge; Paid Breaks are on us.


• Enjoy 50% off food at any of our Inns.


• Relax with a stay at any of our Inns during January, February, and March for just £1.


• Take advantage of the chance to explore our beautiful locations, with 1/3 off room bookings all year round.


• Experience a spontaneous trip away with £50 on same day bookings.


• It's not just for you-your loved ones can enjoy 15% off bed and breakfast too!


• 24/7 confidential support is always there when you need it with our Employee Assistance Programme.