Sous Chef

Yorkshire; Knaresborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-award-winning hospitality group in Knaresborough is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team. Responsibilities include managing kitchen operations, menu development, and ensuring high culinary standards. If you thrive under pressure and have a flair for food, this role offers a dynamic environment. The group values its team with various perks including paid breaks and support for career development.

Benefits

Extra paid holiday on birthday

Employee rewards program

50% off food at Inns

Confidential support through Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a kitchen team and delivering excellent guest experiences.
• Ability to develop menus and manage kitchen operations effectively.
• Strong culinary skills with emphasis on fresh, quality ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a talented team, ensuring consistent excellence across the kitchen.
• Contribute to menu development and costing, shaping the guest experience.
• Maintain high standards in all dishes, showcasing fresh, quality ingredients.
• Work closely with the Head Chef to ensure collaboration with front-of-house.
• Handle stock control, ordering, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness.
• Take charge in the Head Chef’s absence, managing the team effectively.
• Maintain calm under pressure while meeting deadlines.

Skills

Team management

Menu development

High standards in food preparation

Calm under pressure

Job description

What 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!

• 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.
• Tronc (…that’s tips to me and you).
• Contribute to a company that gives back through our Give‑inn back scheme.
• Join an award‑winning team recognised as the Best Pub Employer at the Publican Awards.

Standing proudly on cliffs above the River Nidd, Knaresborough is a place of ancient walkways, cobbled alleys, and secret passageways. The Knaresborough Inn is set in a picturesque location that offers something for everyone, with a wealth of history to explore and relaxing riverside walks to enjoy, and a vibrant town with a range of independent shops and boutiques.

Sous Chef – Responsibilities

• Manage a talented team, ensuring consistent excellence across the kitchen.
• Contribute to menu development and costing, shaping the guest experience.
• Maintain high standards in all dishes, showcasing fresh, quality ingredients.
• Work closely with the Head Chef to ensure seamless collaboration with front‑of‑house and management teams.
• Handle key operational tasks such as stock control, ordering from nominated suppliers, and kitchen cleanliness.
• Take charge in the Head Chef’s absence, confidently managing the team and ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Maintain calm under pressure while meeting deadlines efficiently.

If you’re energised by a challenge, passionate about food, and take pride in delivering excellence, you’ll fit right in.

We welcome applications from Skilled Worker visa holders and can transfer Certificates of Sponsorship.