Sous Chef

Brunning-; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

30% staff discount

NEST pension

Life assurance

Perks platform

Cycle to work

£1,000 referral bonus

Flexiblepay

Job summary

The Armoury at Brunning and Price is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join the team. You’ll work under the Head Chef, running the kitchen and driving the food culture in a busy gastro pub environment.

With clear progression to senior leadership, you’ll benefit from structured development, paid overtime and a strong bonus scheme as part of a generous compensation package. Expect meals on shift, staff discounts, a Nest pension, life assurance and wellbeing resources as part of our inclusive

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen under the Head Chef, ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Drive the restaurant’s food culture with innovative dishes and seasonal menus.
• Lead and motivate the kitchen team to deliver great guest experiences.

Job description

Package up to £38,500 including Tronc & Bonus

Job Description

Calling all super star Sous Chefs. Are you ready to fast track your career? Our Sous chefs are our Head Chefs of the future so this is a great time to join us and grow your career at The Armoury!

There’s plenty in it for you:

Your Bread and Butter

• Basic up to £34,000, plus tronc (that’s your card tips that are paid into your bank).
• Paid overtime.
• Great cash tips.
• Bonus up to £1,500 per year OTE

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 Tapsaving you money on everyday purchases and more.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• £1,000 referral bonus for introducing new Managers or Chefsto the company.
• Stream - use flexiblepay to choose when to get paid

Your Wellbeing – it’simportant 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.

About you...

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 and 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.

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