Sous Chef - Accommodation Available

Acorn Pubs; Olney; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £37k

Accommodation available

Free meals on shift

Nest pension

Life assurance

Cycle to work

Referral bonus £1,000

Wagestream pay access

Job summary

The Cherry Tree in Olney, part of Acorn Pubs, seeks a Sous Chef to join our kitchen team and help craft a standout pub dining experience.

You'll work alongside the Head Chef in a refurbished space, drive the food culture, and lead a passionate team to deliver exciting new dishes while delivering great hospitality and community spirit.

Qualifications

• Previous catering and hospitality experience in a pub/restaurant/hotel is essential.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen alongside the Head Chef and drive the food culture.
• Lead and motivate the kitchen team to deliver exciting dishes.

Skills

Catering experience

Hospitality experience

Team leadership

Job description

The Cherry Tree in the heart of Olney has been through an exciting transformation and we're now looking for a talented Sous Chef to join our kitchen team and help us make our next chapter every bit as special as the first.

Recently refurbished and beautifully restored, The Cherry Tree is a Grade II listed pub overlooking Olney's Market Place. We've created a warm, contemporary space where great food, proper hospitality and a strong sense of community come together.

And we're looking for someone who shares that passion.

As part of Acorn Pubs, within the Brunning & Price family, you'll be joining a business that genuinely believes in great pubs, great food and great people.

And there’s plenty in it for you!

Our Offer

• Basic up to £37k, plus tronc (that’s your card tips that are paid into your bank).
• The opportunity to earn an additional £1k per year through our Management Bonus Scheme
• Great cash tips.
• Accommodation available if required (newly refurbed)

The Extras

• We know you work hard so we feed you well - free meals on shift, choose from the menu!
• 30% discount for you, your friends and family across Acorn Pubs, Brunning & Price and our group including wagamama and selected airport pubs and restaurants.
• It’s never too early to start saving for the future with a NEST pension.
• Protection for your family with life assurance.
• Great discounts via Perks on Tapsaving you money on everyday purchases and more.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• £1,000 referral bonus for introducing new Managers or Chefs to the company.
• Wagestream - use flexiblepay to choose when to get paid.

Your Wellbeing – it’s important to us!

• Free 24-hour confidential legal and information helpline for you and your family.
• Bespoke wellbeing support offering free counselling for all crew.
• Access to health checks and virtual GP appointments.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Plenty of social get togethers – it’s not all work and no play.
• Recognition platform with regular thankyous.

We want you to grow with us!

Superb internal and external development programmes to support your progress.

Earn while you learn - we partner with national training provider HIT to support our work-based Level 4 Senior Culinary Chef apprenticeships.

Advanced Leadership Skills course enhancing self-awareness and soft skills.

We encourage movement between our pubs so you can have a long-term career with us.

About you...

Previous experience in catering and hospitality in a restaurant, gastro pub or hotel at junior sous, sous or kitchen manager level is essential, as well as a positive attitude. Working alongside the Head Chef you’ll be responsible for running the kitchen, driving the food culture and keeping your team and our customers engaged with exciting new dishes.

About Acorn Pubs...

• A collection of 10 pubs, 6 of which have bedrooms.
• Our wider company, Brunning and Price, includes 79 pubs across the country.
• A company with heart, where individuality, personality and diversity are encouraged.
• A company committed to reducing our carbon footprint, working sustainably and supporting our local communities.
• @brunningandpricecareers

Are you ready to be part of a family where you can genuinely make a difference to your pub? Then make your next career move something special and apply now!

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