Sous Chef

Red Lion; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share of tron up to £5,000 annually

Flexible shift patterns

Up to 33% off meals for you and up to

33% off stays at hotels and 20% off to

Development pathway to Head Chef

Lifestyle Card with 5,000+ discounts

Service awards & birthday gift

Refer-a-friend incentives up to £1,000

Job summary

The Red Lion at Water End has just undergone a £400,000 refurbishment and is seeking a Sous Chef to drive the kitchen forward. You’ll be the Head Chef’s right hand, leading service, coaching junior staff, and taking responsibility for how the kitchen runs.

An exciting path toward Head Chef awaits with Upham Inns. Benefits include up to £36,000 per year plus a share of tronc up to £5,000 annually, flexible shifts, and generous staff discounts on meals, stays, and more.

Qualifications

• At least one year’s experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef.
• Strong cooking and presentation skills and a genuine love of great pub food.
• A calm, hands-on approach to leading a kitchen through a busy service.
• Clear communication and the ability to train and develop others.
• The right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead busy services and make sure every dish meets standards for flavour, consistency and presentation.
• Work closely with Head Chef and management, taking the lead when Head Chef is away.
• Coach junior chefs on shift and develop others.
• Help manage rotas, food ordering, stock control and storage.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organised and safe, upholding safety and licensing requirements.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Leadership

Communication

Staff development

Job description

Sous Chef – The Red Lion, Water End

Up to £36,000 per year + a share of tronc worth up to £5,000 annually

£400,000 refurbishment complete. A fresh chapter for The Red Lion. Your next step towards Head Chef.

The Red Lion has just completed a £400,000 refurbishment, and we’re looking for a Sous Chef to help make this next chapter one our guests will come back for. Think fresh pub food you’re proud to put your name to, a busy service that runs well and a team that enjoys working together.

You’ll be the Head Chef’s right hand, leading service, coaching junior chefs and taking real responsibility for how the kitchen runs. If you’re a Junior Sous ready to step up or an experienced Sous Chef looking for a fresh challenge, you’ll have a clear development pathway towards Head Chef with Upham Inns.

What’s in it for you?

• Up to £36,000 per year, plus a share of tronc worth up to £5,000 annually

• Flexible shift patterns

• Up to 33% off meals when off duty for you and up to six guests

• 33% off stays at our hotels and 20% off for friends and family

• A development programme with a clear pathway to Head Chef

• A free Lifestyle Card with access to over 5,000 discounts at local independents, national brands and online retailers

• Service awards and a birthday gift

• Refer-a-friend and chef recruitment incentives of up to £1,000

What you’ll do

• Work closely with the Head Chef and management team, taking the lead in the kitchen when the Head Chef is away.

• Lead busy services and make sure every dish meets our standards for flavour, consistency and presentation, working with Upham’s menus and recipes.

• Coach junior chefs on shift and give them the confidence to take on more responsibility.

• Help manage rotas, allocate work and keep food ordering, stock control and storage running smoothly.

• Keep the kitchen clean, organised and safe, and uphold food safety, fire safety, health and safety, licensing and employment requirements.

What you’ll bring

• At least one year’s experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef.

• Strong cooking and presentation skills and a genuine love of great pub food.

• A calm, hands-on approach to leading a kitchen through a busy service.

• Clear communication and the ability to train and develop others.

• The right to work in the UK.

Upham Inns is a collection of individual premium pubs across Southern England. We’re proud to be the local people choose for fresh food, a warm welcome and a proper pub atmosphere. At The Red Lion, you’ll have the backing of the wider team and the chance to help set the standard from the start of this new chapter.