Sous Chef

Griffin Inn; Splaynes Green; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

20% discount across Young's pubs and h

Share Save Scheme

Company pension

28 days' holiday

Ongoing training and apprenticeships

Job summary

Griffin Inn in East Sussex is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join a busy, quality-led kitchen. You will lead a small team, maintain high food standards and help drive daily operations with passion and precision.

You’ll collaborate with the Head Chef on seasonal menus, mentor junior staff and contribute to menu development while pursuing a clear path to Head Chef as you grow your career in a supportive pub environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced Sous Chef or strong 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 a good understanding of GP, labour control and kitchen standards.
• Excellent food quality, communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Collaborate with Head Chef on seasonal menus and specials.
• Maintain kitchen standards, GP, and labour control.

Skills

Sous Chef

Team leadership

Menu planning

Job description

Sous Chef

About us:

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.

Compensation: To be discussed