Sous Chef

The Inn Collection Group; Ripon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday paid holiday

Lead-Inn development program

Paid Breaks

50% off food

£1 stays in Jan–Mar

1/3 off room bookings

£50 same-day bookings

15% off bed and breakfast

Employee Assistance Programme

Give-inn back scheme

Best Pub Employer award

Job summary

The Inn Collection Group is expanding its team at The Ripon Inn in Ripon, England. We are seeking a Sous Chef who shares our passion for fresh ingredients, consistent quality, and a collaborative kitchen culture.

You will work closely with the Head Chef to maintain high standards across all dishes while leading a motivated team in a busy pub-with-rooms setting. You\'ll manage kitchen operations, contribute to menu development and costing, oversee stock and hygiene, and step in during the Head

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or Senior CDP in a busy kitchen.
• Able to lead a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong costing, menu development and ordering skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and ensure high standards across all dishes.
• Collaborate with Head Chef on menu development and pricing.
• Manage stock control, ordering from suppliers and hygiene standards.
• Steer the kitchen in Head Chef's absence to ensure smooth daily service.
• Foster excellent teamwork with kitchen, front-of-house and management.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Menu costing

Food safety

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
• 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 (...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.

An elegant Edwardian building in the heart of England's third-smallest city, The Ripon Inn has been beautifully restored following a multi-million-pound refurbishment. Continuing a tradition of over 100 years, it is now ready to welcome guests in the charming city of Ripon.

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
• 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 (...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.

An elegant Edwardian building in the heart of England's third-smallest city, The Ripon Inn has been beautifully restored following a multi-million-pound refurbishment. Continuing a tradition of over 100 years, it is now ready to welcome guests in the charming city of Ripon.

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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