Sous Chef

THE PIG; West of England; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff stays (free B&B)

35% food & drink discount

Annual holiday increase

Take home goods (cost price)

Help@Hand health services

Learning & development courses

Anniversary vouchers

Job summary

THE PIG is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in running our fast-paced kitchen. You will manage one of four sections, contribute new menu ideas and oversee health and safety, ordering and rotas, while working in a dynamic, sustainability-focused environment.

We offer a 40-hour week with paid overtime, opportunities for progression, and a friendlier, growth-oriented team across properties. Competitive pay reflects experience and local sourcing ethos.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of all areas of the kitchen is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in running the kitchen.
• Manage one of four sections, providing new menu ideas.
• Oversee health and safety, ordering and rotas.

Skills

Kitchen knowledge

Job description

Salary: OTE £38,272 (OTE £18.40 per hour, including tronc).

Hours: 40 hours per week + paid overtime

A Sous role at THE PIG is like no other. We use local suppliers within a 25-mile radius, our own homegrown kitchen garden produce and a lot of love to create our menus, which change all the time. Our Senior Chefs are passionate and above all driven to provide our guests with an unforgettable dining experience, creativity is what we do best.

Our kitchens are fast paced and energetic, which is what we look for in an individual. Come with enthusiasm, your knives and a bucketful of passion and we can help you develop the rest.

You will assist the the Head Chef in the running of the kitchen, managing one of the 4 sections, providing new ideas for the menu, and managing health and safety, ordering and rotas.

We’re seeking Sous with confidence and ability to support a dynamic team. Our Sous' can experience what we offer at more than one of our properties, as well as stepping up into a Senior Sous role.

Knowledge of all areas of the kitchen is essential. We want you to be as passionate about modern British food and sustainability as we are. Previous experience in a similar role is necessary.

Can you remember who inspired you to be a chef, can you do this for someone else and share your knowledge with the junior chefs?

We run an award-winning apprenticeship programme, as a Sous chef you will take an active role in leading, teaching and inspiring the apprentices.

We are dedicated to making THE PIGs an inspiring, exciting, and fun place to work and in return for your commitment to us you can expect something a little different:

• Staff stays – free B&B.
• 35% discount on food, beverages & treatments.
• Annual holiday increase (up to 33 days)
• Take home goods – cost price.
• Free access for you and your family to an on-demand GP, Physiotherapy, and counselling services through Help@Hand.
• A range of learning & development courses.
• Anniversary vouchers – dinner with wine for 2.

To view our full range of perks, visit our ‘What we can do for you’ section on our career’s webpage: jobs.thepighotel.com

Home Grown Hotels is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against candidates based on any of the protected characteristics set out in the Equalities Act 2010.

Location: THE PIG-near Bath, Pensford, BS39 4NSSalary: OTE £38,272 (OTE £18.40 per hour, including tronc).Hours: 40 hours per week + paid overtimeA Sous role at THE PIG is like no…