Sous Chef at The Ripon Inn

Ripon Bid Ltd.; Ripon; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ripon Inn in Ripon, England, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join a busy, high-standards kitchen. You will work closely with the Head Chef to showcase fresh ingredients and drive consistency across dishes.

You’ll manage a kitchen team, contribute to menu development and costing, handle stock control and supplier orders, and cover the Head Chef in their absence. The role is fast-paced and collaborative, with a focus on delivering excellent guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience as a sous chef in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to work closely with the Head Chef to maintain high standards.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Good stock control, ordering, and kitchen hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef and lead kitchen activities to maintain quality and consistency.
• Manage a kitchen team and contribute to menu development and costing.
• Oversee stock control, supplier orders, and kitchen cleanliness.
• Cover the Head Chef in their absence and ensure smooth daily operations.

Job description

Vacancy at The Ripon Inn for a new Sous Chef

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, , and honesty, all with the goal of Making People Happy.

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