Sous Chef

The Inn Collection Group Careers; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known hospitality group in Sunderland seeks a Sous Chef to join their team at The Seaburn Inn. You'll manage kitchen operations, ensuring high standards and creativity in all dishes. This includes overseeing stock control, contributing to menu development, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Ideal candidates will thrive under pressure and possess strong interpersonal skills. Join an award-winning team renowned for excellent service and employee satisfaction.

Benefits

Extra paid holiday for birthday

50% off food at any Inns

Paid Breaks

Discounted room bookings

Confidential support through Employee Assistance Programme

Company gives back through Give-inn back scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to manage kitchen operations.
• Strong knowledge of quality ingredients and cooking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every dish showcases fresh, quality ingredients.
• Maintain consistency across all areas of the kitchen.
• Manage a talented kitchen team and contribute to menu development.
• Oversee stock control and ordering from suppliers.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and operations in the Head Chef's absence.

Skills

Team management

Creativity in menu development

Strong interpersonal skills

Efficiency under pressure

Job description

Overview

What makes the perfect pub? It’s great ales, delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and the warm welcome from a team that’s at the heart of everything we do.

The Inn Collection Group is a multi-award-winning pubs with rooms company, proudly located in some of the most outstanding destinations across the North of England and Wales. At ICG, we deliver exceptional hospitality by living and breathing our core values of respect, customer focus, warmth, and honesty, all with the goal of Making People Happy.

How we say thank you!

• Celebrate your birthday with an extra paid holiday.
• Build your future with support from our Lead-Inn development program.
• Take the time you need to rest and recharge; Paid Breaks are on us.
• Enjoy 50% off food at any of our Inns
• Relax with a stay at any of our Inns during January, February, and March for just £1.
• Take advantage of the chance to explore our beautiful locations, with 1 / 3 off room bookings all year round.
• Experience a spontaneous trip away with £50 on same day bookings
• It’s not just for you—your loved ones can enjoy 15% off bed and breakfast too!
• 24 / 7 confidential support is always there when you need it with our Employee Assistance Programme
• Tronc (…that’s tips to me and you)
• Contribute to a company that gives back through our Give-inn back scheme
• Join an award-winning team recognised as the Best Pub Employer at the Publican Awards.

The Seaburn Inn is perfectly positioned on Sunderland's seafront, offering stunning views of the coastline. Located right on the water’s edge, it sits between the vibrant coastal resort of Roker, home to the famous pier, and Whitburn in South Tyneside. With its prime seafront location, The Seaburn Inn is ideally placed to enjoy the beauty and charm of the surrounding area.

You’ll Fit Right In

As Sous Chef, you’ll be at the heart of our kitchen, ensuring every dish showcases the best of fresh, quality ingredients and reflects our high standards. Working closely with the Head Chef, you’ll help maintain consistent excellence across all areas of the kitchen, bringing both skill and creativity to every aspect of the role.

From managing a talented team to contributing to menu development and costing, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the guest experience. You thrive in fast-paced environments, staying calm under pressure while meeting deadlines with efficiency. Your strong interpersonal skills enable you to build great relationships across the kitchen, front-of-house, and management teams, ensuring seamless collaboration.

Beyond cooking, your role will include key operational tasks such as stock control, ordering from nominated suppliers, and overseeing kitchen cleanliness. You’ll take charge in the Head Chef’s absence, confidently managing the team and ensuring smooth daily operations.

If you’re energized by a challenge, passionate about food, and take pride in delivering excellence, you’ll fit right in...

This role gave Tele the opportunity to collaborate closely with a team. Watch Tele’s video to learn more about our Kitchen team member rolesInn Collection | Careers

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