Sous Chef

The Inn Collection Group; Whitley Bay; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday holiday

Lead-Inn development program

Paid breaks

50% off food

Stay for £1 in Jan–Mar

Room booking discounts

Give-inn back scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Inn Collection Group is seeking a Sous Chef for a busy coastal pub‑restaurant in Tynemouth. You will work closely with the Head Chef to maintain high standards, lead a talented kitchen team, and contribute to menu development and costing.

The role emphasizes speed, accuracy, and collaboration with front‑of‑house and management to deliver outstanding guest experiences. Located in a restored art deco building overlooking Longsands Beach, the site offers 250 internal and 300 external covers, a

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team and delivering high standards.
• Strong communication and collaboration with front-of-house and management.
• Ability to manage costs and menu development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and manage kitchen staff across all sections.
• Contribute to menu development and costing.
• Oversee stock control, ordering from suppliers and kitchen cleanliness.
• Cover Head Chef in their absence and ensure smooth daily operations.
• Collaborate with front-of-house and management to shape guest experience.

Skills

Team leadership

Calm under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Job description

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 roles.

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.

• 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