Sous Chef

The Red Lion; Longdon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

NEST pension

Bonus opportunities

Life assurance

Cycle to work

Referral bonus

Stream pay

Job summary

Brunning and Price's Longdon pub The Red Lion is seeking a motivated Sous Chef to lead the kitchen alongside the Head Chef and drive a compelling food culture. This role offers clear progression, hands-on cooking, and a path to senior culinary leadership.

You'll benefit from training partnerships, a comprehensive pension, and bonus opportunities while working in a supportive team that values quality and guest experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in catering and hospitality at junior sous, sous or kitchen manager level is essential.
• You will work alongside the Head Chef to run the kitchen and inspire the team.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen and drive the food culture.
• Lead and develop the kitchen team to deliver exciting new dishes.
• Engage with guests and maintain high standards during service.

Skills

Catering experience

Kitchen leadership

Team supervision

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Sous Chef

2026-08-13T12:25:05

Longdon

Worcestershire

GB

GL20 6

Any

2026-09-13T23:45:34.333

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 Red Lion.

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 annum (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.

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.

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.