Sous Chef

The Inn Collection Group; Lytham St Annes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group located in Lytham St Annes is seeking a skilled Kitchen Manager to oversee kitchen operations. The role involves managing a talented team, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, and contributing to menu development. Candidates should have experience in a professional kitchen and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments. This position includes excellent benefits such as paid breaks and discounts at various Inns.

Benefits

Extra paid holiday for your birthday

Paid breaks

50% off food

Discounted room stays

Cash bonus for same day bookings

Confidential support through Employee Assistance Programme

Company initiatives that give back

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Ability to manage and train a team.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen team and contribute to menu development.
• Ensure high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and stock control.
• Take charge in the absence of the Head Chef.

Skills

Team management

Creativity

Stock control

Culinary skills

Calm under pressure

Job description

Overview

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. You’ll Fit Right Inn

Benefits

• 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 (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.

Responsibilities

• Play a vital role in shaping the guest experience by managing a talented team, contributing to menu development and costing.
• Ensure every dish showcases the best of fresh, quality ingredients and reflects our high standards, working closely with the Head Chef.
• Maintain consistent excellence across all areas of the kitchen, bringing both skill and creativity to every aspect of the role.
• Show calm under pressure in fast‑paced environments while meeting deadlines with efficiency.
• Build great relationships across the kitchen, front‑of‑house, and management teams to enable seamless collaboration.
• Handle key operational tasks such as stock control, ordering from nominated suppliers, and overseeing kitchen cleanliness.
• Take charge in the Head Chef’s absence, confidently managing the team and ensuring smooth daily operations.

Legal & EEO Statement

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