Sous Chef

Brunning & Price Limited; Molesey; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable restaurant group in Molesey is seeking a passionate Sous Chef. In this key role, you will collaborate with the Head Chef to lead kitchen operations, ensuring high food quality and presentation standards are met. You will also drive a positive kitchen culture, engage the team creatively, and introduce exciting new dishes. Previous experience as a junior sous, sous, or kitchen manager is essential. Benefits include a competitive salary and various perks aimed at wellbeing and development.

Benefits

Basic salary up to £37k

Paid overtime

Free meals on shift

30% discount for friends and family

NEST pension scheme

Life assurance

Referral bonus

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Previous experience in catering and hospitality at junior sous, sous or kitchen manager level is essential.
• Positive attitude and ability to engage with the team and customers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Head Chef.
• Lead kitchen operations to maintain high food quality.
• Drive food culture and team engagement.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team collaboration

Food quality standards

Job description

Are you passionate about creating culinary masterpieces? As a Sous Chef at The Mute Swan, 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.

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 & 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

Benefits

• Basic up to £37k, plus tronc (that's your card tips that are paid into your bank).
• 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.
• Wagestream - 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.