Sous Chef

Charleswells; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

28 days holiday

Company Pension

Retail and beer discounts

50% off food on shift

Employee Assistance programme

Benefits portal

Career development programme

Fun culture surrounded by a supportive

Job summary

Cox’s Yard in Stratford-upon-Avon is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations and delivering high-quality food in a fast-paced setting. You will lead the kitchen team, maintain food quality, and drive guest satisfaction while upholding hygiene and safety standards.

The role requires hands-on leadership, a passion for food, and a commitment to growing within a well‑established hospitality venue that is investing in its future.

Qualifications

• At least 18 months’ experience as a Sous Chef within a busy, high‑volume operation.
• Strong focus on food quality and standards under pressure.
• Proven leadership—motivating the team and running briefs.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the head chef to control stock and food GP and maximise profitability.
• Ensure food is produced to an exemplary standard.
• Own hygiene and health & safety in the kitchen.
• Train and coach team on storage, rotation and waste management.
• Manage food and labor costs within budget for margins.
• Recruit, train and develop the kitchen team for quality and guest satisfaction.
• Coach front of house to ensure excellent product knowledge and guest service.
• Monitor food safety and health & safety daily and complete due diligence weekly.
• Complete daily/weekly stock checks and process invoices.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Team leadership

Food safety

Budget awareness

Training & development

Job description

Company Description

A once thriving timber yard, Cox’s Yard has grown into something far more intriguing. Our ruggedly handsome riverside building now welcomes locals and travellers as a vibrant Taproom, a place where history, character, and great hospitality meet.

Set on the banks of the River Avon, in the heart of the stunning Warwickshire countryside, Cox’s Yard sits proudly within buzzing, medieval Stratford‑upon‑Avon. It’s an area steeped in culture and charm, drawing literary enthusiasts, food lovers, and curious visitors from around the world.

Today, the old yard hums with new energy: fresh food, live music, flowing pints, and a team who genuinely love what they do. It’s a venue with stories in its beams, personality in every corner, and a future we’re excited to shape.

If you’re looking for a place with soul, pace, and plenty of opportunity, Cox’s Yard is worth a closer look.

Position

Your Role As Sous Chef

• Work closely with your head chef to effectively control stock and food GP, and identify opportunities to maximise profitability
• Responsible for all food production ensuring that food is prepared to an exemplary standard
• Overall accountability for hygiene and health and safety within the kitchen
• Ensuring all team members are fully trained and aware of how food is stored, rotated and disposed of and monitoring their adherence
• To ensure that food and labour costs are effectively managed in order to achieve a strong food margin and labour within budget
• Responsible for the recruitment, training, coaching and development of the kitchen team to ensure the delivery of excellent food quality and guest satisfaction
• To train and coach the front of house team to ensure that they have a good knowledge of all menu items to so that our guest service is of the highest standards
• Ensure that company policies and procedures are followed by checking Food Safety and Health & Safety daily and Business Due Diligence on a weekly basis
• Complete daily and weekly stock checks and ensure that all invoices are processed daily and accounted for

Requirements

If you’re a Sous Chef who thrives in a busy kitchen, loves great food, and enjoys being part of a team that’s pushing forward, you might want to take a closer look at what we’re doing at Cox’s Yard.

We’re recruiting a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations, maintaining food quality, and leading the team through fast-paced services. It’s a role for someone organised, consistent, and ready to grow within a well‑established hospitality venue that’s evolving and investing in its future.

If you take pride in your craft and want to be part of a strong, forward‑thinking team, we’d love to hear from you.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 18 months’ experience as a Sous Chef within a busy, high‑volume food operation
• A passion for food quality and delivering excellent standards under pressure
• Leadership qualities – motivating your team, running engaging briefs, and setting the tone for great service
• A role model mindset with the ability to inspire and support the kitchen team
• Ambition to develop your career within a well‑known and expanding company

We Will Provide You With a Great Package Including

• £34,000 - £38,000 + Bonus
• 28 days holiday
• Company Pension scheme
• Retail and beer discounts
• 50% off food on shift
• Employee Assistance programme
• Benefits portal
• Career development programme
• Fun culture surrounded by a supportive team

If the above sounds like you we’d love to hear from you.