Sous Chef

The Inn Collection Group; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

50% off food

1/3 off room bookings

£1 stays in January–March

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Inn Collection Group is hiring a Sous Chef at The Kingslodge Inn in Durham, set in tranquil woodland near the city. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef to maintain high standards and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Lead a busy kitchen, manage stock, support menu development and costing, and collaborate across teams to ensure smooth daily operations. A passion for quality and teamwork is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen environment.
• Ability to lead a team and maintain high standards.
• Strong understanding of food safety and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef to maintain high standards across all dishes.
• Lead kitchen team and ensure smooth daily operations.
• Manage stock, ordering and supplier relationships.
• Contribute to menu development and costing.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Menu costing

Stock control

Food quality

Job description

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: warmth, customer-obsessed, accountable, delivering results, and Inn It Together. All with the goal of making people happy through heartfelt hospitality.

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


• Its 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 (...that's 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.

Combine the best of city living with the relaxed atmosphere of the countryside at this cosy inn in Durham. Surrounded by the peaceful woodland of Flass Vale, it's hard to believe The Kingslodge Inn is just a ten-minute stroll from the heart of historic Durham with its UNESCO World Heritage Site of Durham Cathedral and adjoining Castle, it's a hidden gem that combines serene surroundings with easy access to the city’s rich history and vibrant atmosphere.

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 energized by a challenge, passionate about food, and take pride in delivering excellence, you'll fit right inn...

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