Sous Chef

Acorn Pubs; Tring; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

30% staff discount

Nest pension

Life assurance

Perks on Tapsaving

Cycle to work

£1,000 referral bonus

Wagestream

Job summary

The Tufted Duck in Tring, part of Acorn Pubs, has begun an exciting refurbishment and seeks a talented Sous Chef to join at this pivotal moment.

You'll help shape the kitchen culture from day one, develop menus and standards, and work in a high-profile reopening environment.

The package includes a base salary up to £35k, generous tips (tron), a £1,000 management bonus, and a range of wellbeing and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in catering and hospitality at junior sous, sous or kitchen manager level.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen alongside the Head Chef, driving the food culture and standards.
• Lead a team to deliver exciting new dishes and maintain high quality for guests.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Kitchen management

Job description

The Tufted Duck, Tring has just begun an exciting new chapter.

As part of a major refurbishment investment, we have just relaunched this beautiful pub,creating a fantastic opportunity for a talentedSous Chefto join us at a pivotal moment in our journey.

The Tufted Duckis part of Acorn Pubs, which sits within the renowned Brunning & Price family – known for beautiful pubs, fresh food, and exceptional hospitality.

This is more than just a chef job – it's a chance to help shape the future of a newly refurbished venue from the very beginning.

Joining now means you'll be part of:

• Building a new kitchen culture alongside a passionate team
• Developing menus and standards from day one
• A fresh, modern working environment following significant investment
• The excitement and energy of a high-profile reopening

And there’s plenty in it for you!

Our Offer

• Basic up to £35k, plus tronc (that’s your card tips that are paid into your bank).
• Great cash tips.
• The opportunity to earn a further £1k a year through our Management Bonus Scheme

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 Acorn Pubs, Brunning & Price and our group including wagamama and selected airport pubs and restaurants.
• 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.
• Wagestream - use flexiblepay to choose when to get paid.

Your Wellbeing – it’s important 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 us.

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 Acorn Pubs...

• A collection of 10 pubs, 6 of which have bedrooms.
• Our wider company, Brunning and Price, includes 79 pubs across the country.
• 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.
• @brunningandpricecareers