Sous Chef

Brunning And Price; Hare Hatch; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Staff discount 30% across B&P group

Nest pension

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Flexible pay (Stream)

Referral bonus

Job summary

Brunning and Price in Hare Hatch is seeking a Sous Chef to join The Horse & Groom kitchen. Working with the Head Chef, you’ll lead kitchen operations, drive food quality, presentation and service to create exceptional dining experiences.

The role offers a basic salary up to £34,000 plus tronc, paid overtime and a Management Bonus Scheme up to £1,500 a year. You’ll enjoy free meals on shift, staff discounts, a Nest pension and other wellbeing perks.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in catering and hospitality in a restaurant, gastro pub or hotel at junior sous, sous or kitchen manager level is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Head Chef to run the kitchen.
• Lead kitchen operations and manage daily prep and service.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and guest experience.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Food safety

Job description

Are you passionate about creating culinary masterpieces?As a Sous Chef atThe Horse & Groom in Hare Hatch, you will be an integral part of our kitchen team, contributing to the creation of exceptional dining experiences. The role involves collaborating closely with the Head Chef, leading kitchen operations, and maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and service. And there’s plenty in it for you!

Your Bread and Butter

• Basic up to £34,000 plus tronc (that’s your card tips that are paid into your bank).
• Paid overtime.
• Management Bonus Scheme 2026, bonus up to £1,500 per year (OTE)
• 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.

We want you to grow with us!

• 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.
• @brunningandpricecareers #bandplife

Are you ready to be part of a family where you can genuinely make a difference to your pub? Then make your next career move something special.