Sous Chef

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

Job summary

A leading hospitality provider in Tynemouth is seeking an experienced Sous Chef. In this role, you will manage the kitchen team, maintain high standards for food quality, and oversee daily operations. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and have strong interpersonal skills, we want to hear from you. Benefits include paid breaks, discounts on food, and support for your professional development.

Benefits

Extra paid holiday for your birthday

Discounted food at any of our Inns

Discounted room bookings

24/7 confidential support

Qualifications

• Experience managing a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of food quality standards and safety regulations.
• Ability to oversee kitchen operations in the Head Chef’s absence.

Responsibilities

• Manage a talented kitchen team and contribute to menu development.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and consistency.
• Oversee stock control and kitchen cleanliness.
• Lead daily operations in the absence of the Head Chef.

Skills

Kitchen management

Stock control

Interpersonal skills

Menu development

Calm under pressure

Job description

Overview

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. 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.

Where you’ll be working

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 our core values of respect, customer focus, warmth, and honesty, with the goal of Making People Happy.

Responsibilities

• Manage a talented kitchen team and contribute to menu development and costing.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and consistency across all service periods.
• Oversee stock control, ordering from nominated suppliers, and kitchen cleanliness.
• Provide leadership in the Head Chef’s absence and ensure smooth daily operations.

Benefits

• Celebrate your birthday with an extra paid holiday.
• Build your future with support from our Lead-Inn development program.
• Paid breaks and time to rest and recharge.
• 50% off food at any of our Inns.
• Stay at any of our Inns during January, February, and March for just £1.
• Discounted room bookings at our locations all year round.
• Occasional spontaneous trips with £50 on same-day bookings.
• 15% off bed and breakfast for your loved ones.
• 24/7 confidential support via Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to Give-inn back scheme and recognition as an award-winning team.