Sous Chef – 2 Rosette Gastropub

Goldenkeys; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£50,000 package

48 hours per week

Whole-animal butchery experience

Weekly specials opportunity

Supportive ownership

Job summary

Vincere, in partnership with a well-regarded 2 Rosette gastropub in Wokingham, invites a talented Sous Chef to lead with passion for seasonal British cuisine and local produce. A driving licence is essential and the right to work in the UK is required.

You will support the Head Chef, oversee kitchen operations, train junior staff, and help develop weekly specials while maintaining high standards. A £50,000 package and 48-hour weeks await a driven professional.

Qualifications

• Driving licence required for role.
• Right to work in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in running all aspects of the kitchen, from service to supplier management.
• Lead the brigade in the Head Chef's absence and ensure smooth service.
• Assist with menu development, creating dishes that showcase the best local produce.
• Maintain high kitchen standards, ensuring consistency in food quality and presentation.
• Help manage stock levels, GP, and ordering to keep the kitchen running efficiently.
• Train and mentor junior chefs, fostering a positive and professional kitchen environment.

Skills

Driving licence

Job description

We are excited to be working with a well-respected 2 Rosette gastropub in Wokingham, celebrated for its commitment to fresh, locally sourced, and seasonal British cuisine. Owned by a former chef, this gastropub prides itself on a menu that evolves with the best ingredients available, working closely with trusted suppliers and embracing whole-animal butchery.

You must have a driving licence to be suitable for this role.

You'll be wondering what's in it for you as the Sous Chef...

• £50,000 package
• Working 48 hours per week
• Hands-on experience with whole-animal butchery and seasonal menu development
• Opportunity to put your stamp on weekly specials
• Supportive and passionate ownership with a strong focus on quality

Responsibilities as the Sous Chef...

• Supporting the Head Chef in running all aspects of the kitchen, from service to supplier management
• Leading the brigade in the Head Chef's absence and ensuring smooth service
• Assisting with menu development, creating dishes that showcase the best local produce
• Maintaining high kitchen standards, ensuring consistency in food quality and presentation
• Helping manage stock levels, GP, and ordering to keep the kitchen running efficiently
• Training and mentoring junior chefs, fostering a positive and professional kitchen environment

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented and ambitious Sous Chef looking to step into a dynamic and ingredient-led kitchen. If you're passionate about working with top-quality produce, enjoy a hands-on approach, and thrive in a creative environment, we'd love to hear from you.

PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK TO BE SUITABLE FOR THIS ROLE.