Sous Chef

The Tynemouth Castle Inn; Tynemouth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday paid holiday

Lead-Inn program

Paid breaks

50% off food

Room stay £1 (Jan–Mar)

1/3 off room bookings

£50 same-day bookings

15% off bed and breakfast for loved on

EAP support

Give-inn back scheme

Best Pub Employer award

Job summary

Inn Collection Group’s Tynemouth venue seeks a hands-on Sous Chef to lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence, delivering high-quality pub dishes with creative flair.

You will manage a talented team, contribute to menu development and costing, and oversee stock control and supplier orders to ensure smooth daily operations in a fast-paced coastal kitchen.

Qualifications

• Experience as sous chef in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong leadership and teamwork abilities in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to develop and cost menus with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations in Head Chef's absence.
• Manage stock, ordering from nominated suppliers and stock takes.
• Contribute to menu development and costing to ensure quality and consistency.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and safety standards; coordinate with FOH.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Menu costing

Stock control

Supplier liaison

Job description

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: warmth, customer-obsessed, accountable, delivering results, and Inn It Together. All with the goal of making people happy through heartfelt hospitality.

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.

Sitting in a commanding position overlooking the expansive Longsands Beach, this art deco-style building has been completely renovated. Located in Tynemouth, it offers stunning views of the coastline and easy access to the seafront. The building houses a pub restaurant with 250 internal and 300 external covers, a fish and chip takeaway, and an ice cream and coffee parlour, adding to the vibrant coastal experience.

You’ll Fit Right Inn

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 inn...

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