Sous Chef

Ness House; Shaldon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips sharing

60% meal discount

Consistent hours

Chef uniform provided

Job summary

Ness House is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join a tight-knit kitchen team on the South West Coast Path. The role offers consistent hours, a base of £14.50 per hour, and a share of tips to boost take-home pay.

You’ll supervise and run service when needed, maintaining standard cooking techniques and presentation across the board. Benefits include 60% off meals on shift and a chef uniform. Join a Sunday Times Best Places to Work team.

Qualifications

• An organised chef with supervisory experience who can run service when needed.
• Confident with a range of cooking techniques and equipment.
• Familiarity with central cooking specs for presentation with no variations allowed.
• Comfortable with kitchen admin and strict food safety and allergen rules.
• Motivated team player who supports others and grows with the team.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cooking techniques

Food safety

Allergen rules

Team player

Job description

Premium pub - £14.50 per hour + Tips + 60% off meals + Consistent hours

Wonderful Ness - Fabulous location

Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of incredible destination inns and named after the ‘Ness’ (the rocky outcrop that towers over it) this beautiful Devon inn is a Grade II listed haunt with nine stunning bedrooms. And it’s location, on the South West Coast Path, provides stunning views over the Teign Estuary. Originally built in 1810 as the summer home of the infamous Clifford family, who, as rumor has it, enlarged their fortune through smuggling (via the secret tunnel just behind the pub) The pub hotel had an extensive refurbishment and investment in 2020 offering guests stunning rooms and views; with food and drink to match.

Sous Chef – Join a Team That Really Looks After You

We’re growing our kitchen leadership team and are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to jump in and help us keep delivering great food and great vibes.

What You’ll Get

• A proper work-life balance with 5 days on, consistent hours, and solid working conditions.
• £14.50 an hour, plus a share of tips to boost your pay
• 60% off meals on shift, plus free chef uniform and kitchen shoes.
• Extra rewards when you really smash it.
• A full package of lifestyle benefits, with sustainability at its core.
• Loads of support with your development, including a clear path to Head Chef and the chance to take on a Level 3 apprenticeship.
• A warm, friendly team who’ll help you feel at home from day one, we're a Sunday Times Best Places to Work company

You’ll Fit Right In If you're:

• An organised chef with supervisory experience who can jump in and run service when needed.
• Confident with a range of cooking techniques and equipment.
• Happy working to central spec's for cooking and presentation with no variations allowed.
• Comfortable with the admin side of the kitchen and on top of food safety and allergen rules.
• A motivating, supportive team player who enjoys helping others grow.
• Someone who thrives in a busy kitchen and really cares about their craft.
• Diligent when it comes to compliance and sustainability.
• Looking for a long-term, secure role with a company that notices talent and hard work.