Sous Chef

Northumberland; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company that values exceptional hospitality as a Sous Chef at The Amble Inn. This role involves ensuring quality dish presentation and managing kitchen operations in a vibrant environment. Perfect for those passionate about food and driven by excellence, with benefits including paid holidays and discounts.

Benefits

Paid breaks

50% off food

Extra paid holiday for your birthday

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on room bookings

Qualifications

• Experience managing a kitchen team and culinary creativity essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and maintain high culinary standards.
• Manage stock control, ordering, and kitchen cleanliness.
• Act as Head Chef in their absence, ensuring smooth operations.

Skills

Team management

Creativity

Interpersonal skills

Stock control

Efficiency under pressure

Job description

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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 pub 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 focus, 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 (tips) to staff.
• 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.

The Amble Inn is located at the southern gateway to the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This historic fishing town offers plenty to explore, from its bustling harbour to scenic coastal walks, and sits alongside famous seaside spots like Bamburgh, Alnmouth, and Low Newton-by-the-Sea, making it a sought-after destination for visitors.

You’ll Fit Right Inn

As Sous Chef, you’ll be at the heart of our kitchen, ensuring every dish showcases the best of fresh, quality ingredients and reflects our high standards. Working closely with the Head Chef, you’ll help maintain consistent excellence across all areas of the kitchen, bringing both skill and creativity to every aspect of the role.

From managing a talented team to contributing to menu development and costing, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the guest experience. You thrive in fast-paced environments, staying calm under pressure while meeting deadlines with efficiency. Your strong interpersonal skills enable you to build great relationships across the kitchen, front-of-house, and management teams, ensuring seamless collaboration.

Beyond cooking, your role will include key operational tasks such as stock control, ordering from nominated suppliers, and overseeing kitchen cleanliness. You’ll take charge in the Head Chef’s absence, confidently managing the team and ensuring smooth daily operations.

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

This role gave Tele the opportunity to collaborate closely with a team. Watch Tele’s video to learn more about our Kitchen team member roles: https://careers.inncollectiongroup.com/join-inn