Sous Chef

Only Chefs Ltd; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 267,840 - 312,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share of tips

Christmas Day & Boxing Day off

Flexible shifts

Friendly team environment

Independent responsibility

Weekend work

Opportunity to shape daily specials

Career growth potential

Job summary

Only Chefs Ltd seeks a talented Sous Chef to join our busy independent pub kitchen in Whitstable. You’ll work with the Head Chef and be ready to run the kitchen solo when needed, delivering consistently great pub dishes and maintaining high hygiene standards.

Experience in a busy kitchen is essential, with a positive attitude and good organisational skills. We offer a friendly, supportive team, a good work-life balance, and the opportunity to help shape daily specials.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen is essential.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen on your own when required.
• Produce consistently great pub food and maintain high hygiene standards.

Job description

Sous Chef – Join Our Friendly Independent Pub Team in Whitstable

Salary: £2,000 per month + share of tips

We’re looking for a talented and reliable Sous Chef to join our friendly kitchen team at our busy independent pub in the heart of Whitstable.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys cooking quality pub food, wants a good work‑life balance, and likes being part of a supportive team.

What we offer:

• £2,000 per month
• Generous share of tips
• Christmas Day & Boxing Day off every year
• Flexible shifts to help fit around your life
• A friendly, supportive team with a great atmosphere
• A mix of teamwork and independent responsibility
• Some split shifts and weekend work
• Opportunity to help shape daily specials and menu ideas
• Genuine opportunity to grow with the business as we continue to develop

About the role:

You’ll work alongside our Head Chef as well as confidently running the kitchen on your own when required. We’re looking for someone who takes pride in producing consistently great food, keeps calm under pressure, maintains high hygiene standards, and enjoys being part of a close‑knit team.

Experience in a busy kitchen is essential, along with a positive attitude, good organisational skills, and a passion for quality pub food.

If you’re looking for a role where you’ll be valued, trusted, and have the chance to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.