Sous Chef

Young'S; Southease; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

20% discount across Young's pubs and |

Share Save Scheme

Company pension

28 days' holiday

Job summary

The Griffin Inn is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join our busy kitchen alongside Head Chef Jakub. You will lead a hands-on team, crafting seasonal dishes with fresh ingredients and maintaining high standards throughout service.

We offer a clear path for progression to Head Chef, ongoing training, and opportunities to influence menus. Enjoy staff meals on shift, pub discounts, a pension, and generous holiday entitlement in a quality-led environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie ready to step up
• Passion for cooking with fresh, seasonal ingredients
• Hands-on leader who develops and motivates the team
• Strong organisational skills with GP, labour control and kitchen standards

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes
• Collaborate with Head Chef Jakub on menus and daily specials
• Ensure consistent portioning, costing, and GP targets are met
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety and food hygiene

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food quality

Seasonal cooking

Organisational skills

Communication

Job description

Join the team at The Griffin Inn, Fletching

The Griffin Inn is a beautiful 16th-century country pub in the heart of East Sussex, renowned for quality seasonal food and genuine hospitality.

We're looking for an ambitious Sous Chef to work alongside Head Chef Jakub. If you're passionate about fresh, seasonal cooking, enjoy leading a team, and want to develop your career in a busy, quality-led kitchen, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll get

• Clear pathway to Head Chef – most of our Head Chefs are promoted internally
• Opportunity to create dishes and contribute to seasonal menus and specials
• Ongoing training, culinary masterclasses and apprenticeship opportunities
• Free meals on shift
• 20% discount across all Young's pubs and hotels
• Share Save Scheme
• Company pension
• 28 days' holiday

What we're looking for

• An experienced Sous Chef, or a strong Senior Chef de Partie ready to step up
• Passion for cooking with fresh, seasonal ingredients
• A hands-on leader who develops and motivates the team
• Strong organisational skills with a good understanding of GP, labour control and kitchen standards
• Excellent food quality, communication and attention to detail
• A positive attitude and a desire to help drive the business forward

If you're ready to join a talented team and cook food you can be proud of, we'd love to hear from you.