Sous Chef

Brunning And Price; Guarlford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

30% staff discount

Nest pension

Life assurance

Perks on Tap

Cycle to work

Referral bonus

Flexible pay with Stream

Job summary

The Plough & Harrow in Malvern, part of Brunning and Price, is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership team as a stepping stone to Head Chef. You will work closely with the Head Chef to maintain high standards and drive the food culture in a busy pub environment.

You will help run the kitchen, lead a small team during service, and contribute to menu development while enjoying a benefits package including a base salary up to £35,000, bonus up to £1,500, paid overtime, free

Qualifications

• Previous experience in catering and hospitality at junior sous, sous or kitchen manager level.
• Ability to lead a team and work alongside Head Chef to drive food culture.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen in busy service with the Head Chef.
• Develop and implement new dishes and menus.
• Motivate and manage kitchen staff to exceed guest expectations.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Team leadership

Job description

Calling all super star Sous Chefs. Are you ready to fast track your career? Our Sous chefs are our Head Chefs of the future so this is a great time to join us and grow your career at The Plough & Harrow, Malvern! There’s plenty in it for you:

Your Bread and Butter

• Basic up to £35,000, plus tronc (that’s your card tips that are paid into your bank).
• Bonus up to £1,500 per year OTE.
• Paid overtime.
• Great cash tips.

The Extras

• We know you work hard so we feed you well - free meals on shift, choose from the menu!
• 30% discount for you, your friends and family across B&P and our group including wagamama.
• It’s never too early to start saving for the future with a NEST pension.
• Protection for your family with life assurance.
• Great discounts via Perks on Tap saving you money on everyday purchases and more.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• £1,000 referral bonus for introducing new Managers or Chefs to the company.
• Stream - use flexible pay to choose when to get paid

Your Wellbeing – it’s important to us!

• Free 24-hour confidential legal and information helpline for you and your family.
• Bespoke wellbeing support offering free counselling for all crew.
• Access to health checks and virtual GP appointments.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Plenty of social get togethers – it’s not all work and no play.
• Recognition platform with regular thankyous.
• Superb internal and external development programmes to support your progress.
• Earn while you learn - we partner with national training provider HIT to support our work-based Level 4 Senior Culinary Chef apprenticeships.
• Advanced Leadership Skills course enhancing self-awareness and soft skills.
• We encourage movement between our pubs so you can have a long-term career with B&P.

About you...

Previous experience in catering and hospitality in a restaurant, gastro pub or hotel at junior sous, sous or kitchen manager level is essential, as well as a positive attitude. Working alongside the Head Chef you’ll be responsible for running the kitchen, driving the food culture and keeping your team and our customers engaged with exciting new dishes.

About Brunning and Price...

• A family of 79 pubs and still growing!
• A company with heart, where individuality, personality and diversity are encouraged.
• A company committed to reducing our carbon footprint, working sustainably and supporting our local communities.