Sous Chef

The Inn Collection Group; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations at their historic inn. This role involves ensuring high-quality dishes, managing a talented team, and contributing to menu development. Ideal candidates are skilled in cooking and team management, thrive in fast-paced environments, and have a passion for delivering excellence. The position offers opportunities for career growth and comes with colleague accommodation benefits.

Benefits

Paid birthday holiday

Employee assistance programme

Discount on food and accommodation

Development programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every dish meets high standards of quality.
• Manage kitchen operations in the Head Chef's absence.
• Contribute to menu development and costing.

Skills

Team management

Cooking skills

Creativity

Stock control

Interpersonal skills

Job description

About Us

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 of respect, customer‑focused, warmth, honesty, all with the goal of Making People Happy.

Benefits

• Celebrate your birthday with an extra paid holiday.
• Build your future with support from our Lead‑Inn development programme.
• 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.

About the Black Swan

The Black Swan has been a beacon of warmth and hospitality for centuries, offering travellers a timeless retreat in the heart of Helmsley. Originally a vital stop for weary stagecoach passengers journeying between Leeds and York, this historic inn traces its roots back to the 15th century. Its unique charm lies in its architectural tapestry—an Elizabethan building at one end, a Tudor structure at the other, and a Georgian house in between—creating a wonderfully higgledy‑piggledy gem brimming with character.

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 energised by a challenge, passionate about food, and take pride in delivering excellence, you’ll fit right inn…

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. https://careers.inncollectiongroup.com/join-inn

This role comes with the added benefit of colleague accommodation - click the link to learn more https://careers.inncollectiongroup.com/live-inn

We welcome applications from Skilled Worker visa holders and can transfer Certificates of Sponsorship.