Sous Chef - 4 Day Working Week - Up To £38K Package

Wales; Wales; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday paid holiday

Lead-Inn development program

Paid Breaks

50% off food

£1 stays Jan-Mar

1/3 off room bookings

£50 same day bookings

15% off bed and breakfast

Employee Assistance Programme

Give-inn back

Best Pub Employer award

Job summary

The Inn Collection Group's Swallow Falls Inn, nestled beside Swallow Falls near Betws-y-Coed, is seeking a Sous Chef to lead with passion for fresh ingredients and high standards.

You'll work closely with the Head Chef, manage a talented kitchen team, contribute to menu development and costing, and ensure smooth daily operations even under pressure.

If you’re energised by a challenge and love delivering hospitality excellence, you’ll fit right in at our award-winning group.

Responsibilities

• 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 shape the guest experience.
• Beyond cooking, your role will include stock control, ordering from nominated suppliers, and overseeing kitchen cleanliness.
• You’ll take charge in the Head Chef’s absence, managing the team and ensuring smooth daily operations.

Job description

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.

How we say thank you!

• 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.

Next to the spectacular Swallow Falls on the Afon Llugwy, The Swallow Falls Inn offers the perfect base for exploring Snowdonia National Park. Located just two miles from Betws‑y‑Coed, this charming inn is surrounded by Gwydyr Forest and boasts 39 bedrooms and a 30-pitch campsite with glamping pods. With natural beauty, history, and adventure right on the doorstep, it’s an ideal spot to experience the majesty of the area.

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

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